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Sir

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Pronounced SEER /ˈsir/Medium

Meaning: SirMedium

In 30 seconds: Sir is given as a Catalan name meaning simply 'sir', a word of address turned name.
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Origin MediumCatalan
MeaningSir
U.S. rank (2025)#2179 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births66 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 2,172

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202119672025

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

Sir is recorded as a Catalan name whose meaning is the title 'sir' itself. There is little beyond that to draw on, so it is honestly best described as a short, title-derived name rather than one with deep etymological layers.

Its single syllable and its meaning as a form of address give it a bold, modern, statement-making quality.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Sir is 'Sir', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Sir β€” etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration β€” 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sir mean?

Sir is usually explained as meaning 'Sir' and is most often linked with Catalan tradition.

How do you pronounce Sir?

It's commonly said SEER /ˈsir/.

Is Sir a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Sir is used as a boy name.

How popular is Sir?

In 2024, Sir ranked #1962 in the U.S. for boys, with 80 births recorded.

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