Sterling vs Atticus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sterling

Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Boy #277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Attica, man of Athens"

Origin: Latin from Greek

English American classical

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Sterling Rank #373

Atticus Rank #277

Atticus is more popular, ranked #277 vs #373 for Sterling.

Is Sterling or Atticus more popular?

Atticus is more popular, ranked #277 compared to Sterling at #373 in the United States.

What do Sterling and Atticus mean?

Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin). Atticus means "from Attica, man of Athens" (Latin from Greek origin).

Are Sterling and Atticus boy or girl names?

Sterling is primarily a boy name. Atticus is primarily a boy name.