Morgan vs Sterling

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Morgan

Boy #532 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea-born, born of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

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Morgan Rank #532

Sterling Rank #373

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #532 for Morgan.

Is Morgan or Sterling more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Morgan at #532 in the United States.

What do Morgan and Sterling mean?

Morgan means "sea-born, born of the sea" (Welsh origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Morgan and Sterling boy or girl names?

Morgan is primarily a boy name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.