Alyssa vs Sten

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alyssa

Girl #399 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, exalted"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#399
Total SSA Count
793
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aly, Lyssa, Lisa

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alyssa Rank #399
Sten Rank #10,886

Alyssa is more popular, ranked #399 vs #10886 for Sten.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alyssa ___

  • Alyssa Marie
  • Alyssa Grace
  • Alyssa Rose
  • Alyssa Nicole
  • Alyssa Faith
  • Alyssa Ann

Sten ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alyssa

Tyler Madison Brandon Brianna Jordan

If you choose Sten

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alyssa or Sten more popular?

Alyssa is more popular, ranked #399 compared to Sten at #10886 in the United States.

What do Alyssa and Sten mean?

Alyssa means "noble, exalted" (Germanic origin).

Are Alyssa and Sten boy or girl names?

Alyssa is primarily a girl name. Sten is primarily a boy name.

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