Sterling vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sterling

Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Sterling Rank #373

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #373 for Sterling.

Is Sterling or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Sterling at #373 in the United States.

What do Sterling and Alex mean?

Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Sterling and Alex boy or girl names?

Sterling is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.