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Mister

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Mister

Pronounced MIS-tər /ˈmɪs.tər/High

Meaning: From the word mister — 'a title of respect for a man; sir' (a weakened form of master, from Latin magister, 'a master, a teacher')Low

In 30 seconds: Mister; sir: Mister is a title/word-name — 'a title of respect'. Bold, playful, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the word mister — 'a title of respect for a man; sir' (a weakened form of master, from Latin magister, 'a master, a teacher')
U.S. rank (2025)#6052 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 729
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519712025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mister comes from the word mister — 'a title of respect for a man; sir' (a weakened form of master, from Latin magister, 'a master, a teacher'). A bold, playful title/word-name (nickname Mr.).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-title-of-respect at the root, and playful.

Did you know? Mister means 'a title of respect for a man; sir' (a weakened form of master, from Latin magister, 'a master, a teacher') — a bold, playful title/word-name (said 'MIS-tər').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — mister — word/title origin

Variations

Mistor

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mister mean?

Mister is a title/word-name — 'a title of respect for a man; sir'.

How do you pronounce Mister?

It's said MIS-tər /ˈmɪs.tər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mister a boy or girl name?

Mister is a boy's name.

How popular is Mister?

Mister is a very rare name in the U.S.

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