Sterling vs Rowen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sterling

Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Boy #446 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little red one (from red hair)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ruadh + -án)

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Sterling Rank #373

Rowen Rank #446

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #446 for Rowen.

Is Sterling or Rowen more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Rowen at #446 in the United States.

What do Sterling and Rowen mean?

Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin). Rowen means "little red one (from red hair)" (Irish Gaelic (ruadh + -án) origin).

Are Sterling and Rowen boy or girl names?

Sterling is primarily a boy name. Rowen is primarily a boy name.