Sterling
STER-ling
Popularity
#1117
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
40,025
Peak Year
#1,098 in 2024
First Recorded
1880
Style
Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
An English surname derived from Old English, referring to a person of high quality or value, like "sterling silver."
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Meaning
Jack is a diminutive of John, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is of English origin.
Hudson
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Meaning
Derived from an English surname, meaning "son of Hudd". Hudd is a medieval diminutive of Hugh, derived from the Germanic element "hugu" meaning "heart, mind, spirit".
Jackson
English
Meaning
Means 'son of Jack'. Jack is a diminutive of John, meaning 'God is gracious'.