Killian vs Sterling

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Killian

Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

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Killian Rank #370

Sterling Rank #373

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 vs #373 for Sterling.

Is Killian or Sterling more popular?

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Sterling at #373 in the United States.

What do Killian and Sterling mean?

Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Killian and Sterling boy or girl names?

Killian is primarily a boy name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.