Shilo vs Steve

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shilo

Boy #1,670 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, tranquil"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English-speaking Hebrew African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,670
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Shi, Lo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Steve

Boy #1,693 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,693
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Stevie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Shilo Rank #1,670
Steve Rank #1,693

Shilo is more popular, ranked #1670 vs #1693 for Steve.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Shilo ___

  • Shilo James
  • Shilo Lee
  • Shilo Forest
  • Shilo River
  • Shilo Ezra
  • Shilo Cade

Steve ___

  • Steve James
  • Steve Allen
  • Steve Ray
  • Steve Michael
  • Steve Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Shilo

Sage River Wren Milo Indigo

If you choose Steve

Dave Mike Karen Linda Brian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shilo or Steve more popular?

Shilo is more popular, ranked #1670 compared to Steve at #1693 in the United States.

What do Shilo and Steve mean?

Shilo means "peaceful, tranquil" (Hebrew origin). Steve means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Shilo and Steve boy or girl names?

Shilo is primarily a boy name. Steve is primarily a boy name.

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