Sterling vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sterling

Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Sterling Rank #373

Sean Rank #437

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sterling or Sean more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sterling and Sean mean?

Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Sterling and Sean boy or girl names?

Sterling is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.