Sterling vs Seth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sterling

Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Sterling Rank #373

Seth Rank #559

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Sterling or Seth more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Sterling and Seth mean?

Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Sterling and Seth boy or girl names?

Sterling is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.