Patrick vs Sterling

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Sterling Rank #373

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #373 for Sterling.

Is Patrick or Sterling more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Sterling at #373 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Sterling mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Patrick and Sterling boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.