Steven vs Sterling

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Steven

Boy #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

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Steven Rank #269

Sterling Rank #373

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 vs #373 for Sterling.

Is Steven or Sterling more popular?

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 compared to Sterling at #373 in the United States.

What do Steven and Sterling mean?

Steven means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Steven and Sterling boy or girl names?

Steven is primarily a boy name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.