Sterling vs Royce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sterling

Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Boy #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

English American

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Sterling Rank #373

Royce Rank #463

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Sterling or Royce more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Sterling and Royce mean?

Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin). Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin).

Are Sterling and Royce boy or girl names?

Sterling is primarily a boy name. Royce is primarily a boy name.