Sterling vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sterling

Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

English American Germanic

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Sterling Rank #373

Barrett Rank #186

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #373 for Sterling.

Is Sterling or Barrett more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Sterling at #373 in the United States.

What do Sterling and Barrett mean?

Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Sterling and Barrett boy or girl names?

Sterling is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.