Sterling vs Prince

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sterling

Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Boy #404 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"royal son; prince"

Origin: Latin

English American African-American

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Sterling Rank #373

Prince Rank #404

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #404 for Prince.

Is Sterling or Prince more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Prince at #404 in the United States.

What do Sterling and Prince mean?

Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin). Prince means "royal son; prince" (Latin origin).

Are Sterling and Prince boy or girl names?

Sterling is primarily a boy name. Prince is primarily a boy name.