Steele
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Moon, moon goddess
Origin: Greek
Popularity: Ranked #1185 in 2025 with 174 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Selena. Shares the meaning 'Moon, moon goddess.'
Similar names: stellen, seleah, steel, steeley, steelie, steely, stela, stella
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Steele? About 1 in 18,090 babies born in 2025 were named Steele, or roughly 0.5 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Steele
What does the name Steele mean?
Steele means “Moon, moon goddess” from Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Steele?
Steele has Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Moon, moon goddess”.
How popular is Steele?
Steele ranked #1183 in 2025 — given to 174 babies that year.
When was Steele most popular?
Steele peaked in 2025 with 174 babies registered that year.
Is Steele a boy or girl name?
Steele is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Steeles in registered births are male.
Is the name Steele rising or falling in popularity?
Steele has risen 374 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1557 in 2020 to #1183 in 2025.
How long has Steele been recorded?
Steele appears in birth records across 83 years — from 1920 through 2025.