Sterling as a Male Name
Sterling is a unisex name used for males and the other gender alike.
As a unisex name, Sterling works equally for males; on male babies it reads as strong and modern, carrying the same English (Old English) roots either way. The name Sterling means “little star / of high quality” and is of English (Old English) origin. Closely related male forms and variants include Stirling, Sterlin, Sterlyn.
For the full etymology, history and popularity of Sterling across all genders, see the complete Sterling name meaning.
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Sterling is a unisex name used for males and the other gender alike. It means “little star / of high quality” and is of English (Old English) origin.
What does Sterling mean?+
Sterling means “little star / of high quality” and originates from English (Old English).