Sterling vs Rome

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sterling

Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #454 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Rome, the Eternal City"

Origin: Latin

Italian American Latin American

✓ All Clear

Sterling Rank #373

Rome Rank #454

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #454 for Rome.

Is Sterling or Rome more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Rome at #454 in the United States.

What do Sterling and Rome mean?

Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin). Rome means "from Rome, the Eternal City" (Latin origin).

Are Sterling and Rome boy or girl names?

Sterling is primarily a boy name. Rome is primarily a boy name.