Sterling vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sterling

Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

12 High Risk

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Sterling Rank #373

Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #373 for Sterling.

Is Sterling or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Sterling at #373 in the United States.

What do Sterling and Peter mean?

Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Sterling and Peter boy or girl names?

Sterling is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.