King vs Sterling

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

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King Rank #343

Sterling Rank #373

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #373 for Sterling.

Is King or Sterling more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Sterling at #373 in the United States.

What do King and Sterling mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are King and Sterling boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.