Maple vs Sterling

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maple

Girl #1,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"maple tree"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Canadian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,190
Total SSA Count
199
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
May, Mape

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Maple Rank #1,190
Sterling Rank #373

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #1190 for Maple.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maple ___

  • Maple Rose
  • Maple Ann
  • Maple Joy
  • Maple Grace
  • Maple Lynn
  • Maple Jean

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 Maple

Birch Sage Hazel Willow Ash

If you choose Sterling

Sloane Crew Beckett Palmer Archer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maple or Sterling more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Maple at #1190 in the United States.

What do Maple and Sterling mean?

Maple means "maple tree" (Old English origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Maple and Sterling boy or girl names?

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

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