Ayden vs Sterling

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayden

Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

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Ayden Rank #213

Sterling Rank #373

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 vs #373 for Sterling.

Is Ayden or Sterling more popular?

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 compared to Sterling at #373 in the United States.

What do Ayden and Sterling mean?

Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Ayden and Sterling boy or girl names?

Ayden is primarily a boy name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.