Sterling vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sterling

Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Sterling Rank #373

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #373 for Sterling.

Is Sterling or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Sterling at #373 in the United States.

What do Sterling and Eric mean?

Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Sterling and Eric boy or girl names?

Sterling is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.