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Sterling
BoyEnglish origin · /STUR-ling/ · classic
Meaning: Little star, high quality.
Popularity 58/1002 syllables↑ Rising
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Today, Sterling is an uncommon name (popularity 58/100).
It has been climbing in popularity in recent years.
The name Sterling is of English origin and originally referred to someone who worked with or was associated with sterling silver, a high-quality metal. It can also mean 'little star,' derived from the Old English 'steorra' (star) combined with the diminutive suffix '-ling.' Over time, it became a surname before transitioning into a given name, symbolizing both brightness and excellence.
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