Sterling vs Scott

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sterling

Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

English American Scottish

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Sterling Rank #373

Scott Rank #566

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Sterling or Scott more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Sterling and Scott mean?

Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Sterling and Scott boy or girl names?

Sterling is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.