Paul vs Sterling

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

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Paul Rank #264

Sterling Rank #373

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #373 for Sterling.

Is Paul or Sterling more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Sterling at #373 in the United States.

What do Paul and Sterling mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Paul and Sterling boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.