Sterling vs Julius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sterling

Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Roman European American Scandinavian

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Sterling Rank #373

Julius Rank #390

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #390 for Julius.

Is Sterling or Julius more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Julius at #390 in the United States.

What do Sterling and Julius mean?

Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin). Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin).

Are Sterling and Julius boy or girl names?

Sterling is primarily a boy name. Julius is primarily a boy name.