Ellen vs Sterling

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellen

Girl #1,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English American Scottish Irish

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Girl #1,117 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of genuine quality, excellent"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

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Ellen Rank #1,032

Sterling Rank #1,117

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 vs #1117 for Sterling.

Is Ellen or Sterling more popular?

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 compared to Sterling at #1117 in the United States.

What do Ellen and Sterling mean?

Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin). Sterling means "of genuine quality, excellent" (Old English origin).

Are Ellen and Sterling boy or girl names?

Ellen is primarily a girl name. Sterling is primarily a girl name.