Sterling vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sterling

Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Sterling Rank #373

Wells Rank #377

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Sterling or Wells more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Sterling and Wells mean?

Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Sterling and Wells boy or girl names?

Sterling is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.