Sterling vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sterling

Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Sterling Rank #373

Timothy Rank #208

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #373 for Sterling.

Is Sterling or Timothy more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Sterling at #373 in the United States.

What do Sterling and Timothy mean?

Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Sterling and Timothy boy or girl names?

Sterling is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.