Sterling vs Luella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sterling

Girl #1,117 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of genuine quality, excellent"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

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Girl #826 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic (Hludwig via Louise)

English American Southern American

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Sterling Rank #1,117

Luella Rank #826

Luella is more popular, ranked #826 vs #1117 for Sterling.

Is Sterling or Luella more popular?

Luella is more popular, ranked #826 compared to Sterling at #1117 in the United States.

What do Sterling and Luella mean?

Sterling means "of genuine quality, excellent" (Old English origin). Luella means "famous warrior" (Germanic (Hludwig via Louise) origin).

Are Sterling and Luella boy or girl names?

Sterling is primarily a girl name. Luella is primarily a girl name.