Sterling vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sterling

Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek American

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Sterling Rank #373

Stephen Rank #378

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Sterling or Stephen more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Sterling and Stephen mean?

Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Sterling and Stephen boy or girl names?

Sterling is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.