Sterling vs Sturgill

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sterling

Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little star"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #373
Total SSA Count: 880
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

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Karter Brantley Abraham Abel

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Sturgill

Boy #6,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sturgeon fisher, from the sturgeon settlement"

Origin: English topographic surname

Cultural Roots

American English Appalachian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,032
Total SSA Count: 15
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Sterling Rank #373

Sturgill Rank #6,032

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #6032 for Sturgill.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sterling or Sturgill more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Sturgill at #6032 in the United States.

What do Sterling and Sturgill mean?

Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin). Sturgill means "sturgeon fisher, from the sturgeon settlement" (English topographic surname origin).

Are Sterling and Sturgill boy or girl names?

Sterling is primarily a boy name. Sturgill is primarily a boy name.

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