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Augustine vs Sterling

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustine

Boy #553 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great, venerable, majestic"

Origin: Latin Augustus

Cultural Roots

English French Irish Catholic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#553
Total SSA Count
538
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Augustine Rank #553
Sterling Rank #373

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #553 for Augustine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augustine or Sterling more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Augustine at #553 in the United States.

What do Augustine and Sterling mean?

Augustine means "great, venerable, majestic" (Latin Augustus origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Augustine and Sterling boy or girl names?

Augustine is primarily a boy name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.

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