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Sirach

♂ Boy

Pronounced SY-rak /ˈsaɪ.ræk/Medium

Meaning: Sirach is a biblical name from the Book of Sirach (also called Ecclesiasticus), a book of wisdom literature; its author is named 'Yeshua ben Sira.' As a first name it is a rare, scriptural pick tied to that book of wisdom.Low

In 30 seconds: A name of wisdom: Sirach comes from the biblical Book of Sirach (Ecclesiasticus), said 'SY-rak.' Scriptural and rare.
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Origin LowHebrew, Greek
MeaningSirach is a biblical name from the Book of Sirach (also called Ecclesiasticus), a book of wisdom literature; its author is named 'Yeshua ben Sira.' As a first name it is a rare, scriptural pick tied to that book of wisdom.
U.S. rank (2024)#12101 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 17

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420162024

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

Sirach is a biblical name from the Book of Sirach (Ecclesiasticus), a book of wisdom sayings by Yeshua ben Sira. As a first name it is a rare, scriptural pick (said 'SY-rak').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records and reads as a devout, scriptural choice. Rare, scriptural, and rooted.

Did you know? Sirach is the name of a book of wisdom in the Bible — also called Ecclesiasticus — written by Yeshua ben Sira, so the name carries a scholarly, scriptural weight (said 'SY-rak').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Sirach — Biblical Book of Sirach (Ecclesiasticus); Yeshua ben Sira

Variations

SiracSyrachSira

Nicknames

SyRach

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sirach mean?

Sirach is a biblical name from the Book of Sirach (Ecclesiasticus), a book of wisdom by Yeshua ben Sira.

How do you pronounce Sirach?

It's said SY-rak /ˈsaɪ.ræk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sirach a boy or girl name?

Sirach is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Sirach?

Sirach is a very rare name in the U.S., seen most among devout families.

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