Sterling vs Bruce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sterling

Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish English Australian American

✓ All Clear

Sterling Rank #373

Bruce Rank #540

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #540 for Bruce.

Is Sterling or Bruce more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Bruce at #540 in the United States.

What do Sterling and Bruce mean?

Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Sterling and Bruce boy or girl names?

Sterling is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.