Sterling vs Mark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sterling

Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Sterling Rank #373

Mark Rank #246

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #373 for Sterling.

Is Sterling or Mark more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Sterling at #373 in the United States.

What do Sterling and Mark mean?

Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin). Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Sterling and Mark boy or girl names?

Sterling is primarily a boy name. Mark is primarily a boy name.