Scott vs Sterling

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Scott

Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

English American Scottish

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Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Scott Rank #566

Sterling Rank #373

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Scott or Sterling more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Scott and Sterling mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Scott and Sterling boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.