Sterling vs Cayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sterling

Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Boy #350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)"

Origin: Irish (Cadan)

American

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Sterling Rank #373

Cayden Rank #350

Cayden is more popular, ranked #350 vs #373 for Sterling.

Is Sterling or Cayden more popular?

Cayden is more popular, ranked #350 compared to Sterling at #373 in the United States.

What do Sterling and Cayden mean?

Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin). Cayden means "battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)" (Irish (Cadan) origin).

Are Sterling and Cayden boy or girl names?

Sterling is primarily a boy name. Cayden is primarily a boy name.