Sterling vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sterling

Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Sterling Rank #373

Troy Rank #531

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #531 for Troy.

Is Sterling or Troy more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Sterling and Troy mean?

Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Sterling and Troy boy or girl names?

Sterling is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.