Sterling vs Sutton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sterling

Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Boy #442 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"southern settlement, south farm"

Origin: Old English (suð + tun)

English American

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Sterling Rank #373

Sutton Rank #442

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #442 for Sutton.

Is Sterling or Sutton more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Sutton at #442 in the United States.

What do Sterling and Sutton mean?

Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin). Sutton means "southern settlement, south farm" (Old English (suð + tun) origin).

Are Sterling and Sutton boy or girl names?

Sterling is primarily a boy name. Sutton is primarily a boy name.