Artemis vs Sterling

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Artemis

Girl #1,024 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"safe, unharmed"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,024
Total SSA Count
246
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Artie, Temis, Remi

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Artemis Rank #1,024
Sterling Rank #373

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #1024 for Artemis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Artemis ___

  • Artemis Moon
  • Artemis Silver
  • Artemis Grace
  • Artemis Hunter
  • Artemis Sage
  • Artemis Dawn

Sterling ___

  • Sterling James
  • Sterling Cole
  • Sterling Grant
  • Sterling Thomas
  • Sterling Alexander
  • Sterling Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Artemis

Apollo Orion Athena Selene Perseus

If you choose Sterling

Sloane Crew Beckett Palmer Archer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Artemis or Sterling more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Artemis at #1024 in the United States.

What do Artemis and Sterling mean?

Artemis means "safe, unharmed" (Greek origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Artemis and Sterling boy or girl names?

Artemis is primarily a girl name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.

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