Sterling vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sterling

Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Sterling Rank #373

Roy Rank #542

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Sterling or Roy more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Sterling and Roy mean?

Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Sterling and Roy boy or girl names?

Sterling is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.