Sterling vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sterling

Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Sterling Rank #373

Frederick Rank #424

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Sterling or Frederick more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Sterling and Frederick mean?

Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Sterling and Frederick boy or girl names?

Sterling is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.