Sterling vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sterling

Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Sterling Rank #373

Patrick Rank #221

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #373 for Sterling.

Is Sterling or Patrick more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Sterling at #373 in the United States.

What do Sterling and Patrick mean?

Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Sterling and Patrick boy or girl names?

Sterling is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.