Frederick vs Sterling

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

✓ All Clear

Frederick Rank #424

Sterling Rank #373

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Frederick or Sterling more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Sterling mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Frederick and Sterling boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.