Sterling vs Raiden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sterling

Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Boy #449 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thunder and lightning"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American

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Sterling Rank #373

Raiden Rank #449

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #449 for Raiden.

Is Sterling or Raiden more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Raiden at #449 in the United States.

What do Sterling and Raiden mean?

Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin). Raiden means "thunder and lightning" (Japanese origin).

Are Sterling and Raiden boy or girl names?

Sterling is primarily a boy name. Raiden is primarily a boy name.