Powers vs Starr

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Starr

Girl #2,536 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"star, celestial body"

Origin: Old English steorra

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,536
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sta, Sty, Stie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Powers Rank #34,411
Starr Rank #2,536

Starr is more popular, ranked #2536 vs #34411 for Powers.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Powers ___

  • Powers James
  • Powers Michael
  • Powers Thomas
  • Powers Lee
  • Powers Allen

Starr ___

  • Starr Mae
  • Starr June
  • Starr Grace
  • Starr Rose
  • Starr Lynn
  • Starr Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Powers

Ranger Scout Banks Stone

If you choose Starr

Luna Nova Aurora Orion Lyra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Powers or Starr more popular?

Starr is more popular, ranked #2536 compared to Powers at #34411 in the United States.

What do Powers and Starr mean?

Powers means "strength, authority" (Anglo-French origin). Starr means "star, celestial body" (Old English steorra origin).

Are Powers and Starr boy or girl names?

Powers is primarily a boy name. Starr is primarily a girl name.

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