Prince vs Sterling

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Prince

Boy #404 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"royal son; prince"

Origin: Latin

English American African-American

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Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Prince Rank #404

Sterling Rank #373

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #404 for Prince.

Is Prince or Sterling more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Prince at #404 in the United States.

What do Prince and Sterling mean?

Prince means "royal son; prince" (Latin origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Prince and Sterling boy or girl names?

Prince is primarily a boy name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.