Nicolas vs Sterling

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

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Nicolas Rank #184

Sterling Rank #373

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #373 for Sterling.

Is Nicolas or Sterling more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Sterling at #373 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Sterling mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Nicolas and Sterling boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.