Alex vs Sterling

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

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Alex Rank #205

Sterling Rank #373

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #373 for Sterling.

Is Alex or Sterling more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Sterling at #373 in the United States.

What do Alex and Sterling mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Alex and Sterling boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.