Sterling vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sterling

Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Sterling Rank #373

Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #373 for Sterling.

Is Sterling or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Sterling at #373 in the United States.

What do Sterling and Nicolas mean?

Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Sterling and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Sterling is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.