Sterling vs Stirling

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sterling

Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Boy #6,156 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of high quality, excellent"

Origin: Scottish place name

Scottish British American

✓ All Clear

Sterling Rank #373

Stirling Rank #6,156

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #6156 for Stirling.

Is Sterling or Stirling more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Stirling at #6156 in the United States.

What do Sterling and Stirling mean?

Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin). Stirling means "of high quality, excellent" (Scottish place name origin).

Are Sterling and Stirling boy or girl names?

Sterling is primarily a boy name. Stirling is primarily a boy name.