Sterling Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Sterling Name at a Glance

Name	Sterling
Meaning	Of high quality; pure. Also variant of a name given pre-medieval refiners of silver meaning 'easterner'. Surname.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Sterling Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Sterling means “Of high quality; pure. Also variant of a name given pre-medieval refiners of silver meaning 'easterner'. Surname”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Sterling Name Origin

Our database records Sterling under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Sterling a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Sterling is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Sterling

When considering Sterling for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.