Sterling vs Gregory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sterling

Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Roman Catholic Eastern Orthodox

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Sterling Rank #373

Gregory Rank #538

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #538 for Gregory.

Is Sterling or Gregory more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Gregory at #538 in the United States.

What do Sterling and Gregory mean?

Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin). Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin).

Are Sterling and Gregory boy or girl names?

Sterling is primarily a boy name. Gregory is primarily a boy name.