Stephen vs Sterling

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek American

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Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Stephen Rank #378

Sterling Rank #373

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Sterling more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Sterling mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Stephen and Sterling boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.