Sterling vs Jensen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sterling

Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Boy #328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jens (son of John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Scandinavian American English

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Sterling Rank #373

Jensen Rank #328

Jensen is more popular, ranked #328 vs #373 for Sterling.

Is Sterling or Jensen more popular?

Jensen is more popular, ranked #328 compared to Sterling at #373 in the United States.

What do Sterling and Jensen mean?

Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin). Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Sterling and Jensen boy or girl names?

Sterling is primarily a boy name. Jensen is primarily a boy name.