Sterling vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#264
Total SSA Count
1,320
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Sterling Rank #373
Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #373 for Sterling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sterling or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Sterling at #373 in the United States.

What do Sterling and Paul mean?

Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Sterling and Paul boy or girl names?

Sterling is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.

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