Rome vs Sterling

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rome

Boy #454 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Rome, the Eternal City"

Origin: Latin

Italian American Latin American

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Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Rome Rank #454

Sterling Rank #373

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #454 for Rome.

Is Rome or Sterling more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Rome at #454 in the United States.

What do Rome and Sterling mean?

Rome means "from Rome, the Eternal City" (Latin origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Rome and Sterling boy or girl names?

Rome is primarily a boy name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.