N
NamyLab

Sire

male
Updated 7 months ago

Meaning

"Lord"

Derived from a historical honorific meaning lord, occasionally adopted as a given name with stylistic or social connotations.

Themes:titlehonorificstatusrare
BiblicalUniqueRare

Fact-checked by Lily Anderson

M.F.A. Creative Writing, Sarah LawrencePublished NovelistName Collection Curator • Creative Names Editor

This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Sire

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1679Ranked in 2024

Loading chart...

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

Pick any SSA release year to inspect that year's national ranking and how it changed from the year before.

Selected Year Rank
#1679

Sire was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-224

lower than 2023

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Sire Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Sire.

8 ideas
siry
Nickname
sire
Nickname
sie
Nickname
sy
Nickname
so
Nickname
si
Nickname
SI
Nickname
sireie
Nickname

Similar Names to Sire

male

Anthony

AN-thuh-nee

“Priceless; Invaluable”

#44
|Latin
male

Andrew

AN-droo

“Manly; Strong”

#68
|Greek
male

Alexander

al-ig-ZAN-der

“Defender of Men”

#27
|Greek
male

Aaron

AIR-un

“Exalted; Mountain of Strength”

#79
|Hebrew
male

Adam

AD-um

“Human, Earth”

#100
|Hebrew
male

Austin

AW-stun

“Great, Venerable”

#107
|Latin
male

Allen

“Handsome; Harmonious”

#573
|Celtic
male

Adrian

AY-dree-un

“From Hadria”

#72
|Latin
male

Alvin

“Noble Friend”

#791
|English
male

Andre

“Manly”

#350
|French

Baby Name Lists That Include Sire

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Sire, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

12 linked lists

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Sire mean?
Sire means "Lord". Derived from a historical honorific meaning lord, occasionally adopted as a given name with stylistic or social connotat
What is the origin of Sire?
Sire is of French origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.
How popular is the name Sire?
According to the latest SSA data, Sire is currently ranked #1679 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.
Is Sire a boy name?
Sire is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.
What are good nicknames for Sire?
Popular nicknames for Sire include siry, sire, sie, sy, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.
What names are similar to Sire?
There are many names similar to Sire in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginFrench, English
Syllables1
Length4 letters
US Rank#1679
Trend↓ Falling
Starts withS

Sibling Ideas

Explore More Boy Names Like Sire

Sire has French roots, making it a wonderful choice if you love names from this heritage. Discover more options in our French baby names collection, where you'll find hundreds of names with similar cultural depth.

Sire appears in several of our curated collections. Check out Unique Baby Names and Biblical Baby Names for more names with a similar feel. You might also enjoy browsing French Baby Names and Traditional English Names.

Before you decide, try our Full Name Preview to see how Sire pairs with your surname. The Sibling Name Matcher can help find names that complement Sire beautifully, and the Nickname Predictor reveals the most common short forms.

Explore our full baby name lists for origin-based, meaning-based, and themed collections, or head back to the baby name generator to continue your search.