Sterling vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sterling

Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Sterling Rank #373

Killian Rank #370

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 vs #373 for Sterling.

Is Sterling or Killian more popular?

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Sterling at #373 in the United States.

What do Sterling and Killian mean?

Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Sterling and Killian boy or girl names?

Sterling is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.