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Synclaire

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How to Pronounce Synclaire

Pronounced sin-KLAIR /sɪnˈklɛər/Medium

Meaning: A modern respelling of the Scottish surname Sinclair, itself from a Norman place name Saint-Clair ('clear; bright'). Also familiar as a character name from the sitcom Living Single. A surname-style given name.Low

In 30 seconds: A polished surname name: Synclaire respells Sinclair (from 'Saint-Clair,' clear/bright), said 'sin-KLAIR'. Sleek and modern.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Scottish
MeaningA modern respelling of the Scottish surname Sinclair, itself from a Norman place name Saint-Clair ('clear; bright'). Also familiar as a character name from the sitcom Living Single. A surname-style given name.
U.S. rank (2019)#15351 ↘ Falling
2019 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 35
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419942019

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

Synclaire is a modern respelling of Sinclair, a Scottish surname rooted in the place name Saint-Clair ('clear; bright'). It reads as a sleek surname-style pick, rare in the U.S. (said 'sin-KLAIR').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data. Rare, sleek, and surname-style.

Did you know? Synclaire respells the Scottish surname Sinclair, from the Norman Saint-Clair ('clear; bright'); many know it as a character from the sitcom Living Single (said 'sin-KLAIR').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Synclaire — respelling of Sinclair; Scottish surname

Variations

SinclairSinclaireSynclair

Nicknames

ClairSy

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Claire— the 'clear; bright' root it shares
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Synclaire mean?

Synclaire is a modern respelling of the Scottish surname Sinclair, from Saint-Clair ('clear; bright').

How do you pronounce Synclaire?

It's said sin-KLAIR /sɪnˈklɛər/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Synclaire a boy or girl name?

Synclaire is a girl's name.

How popular is Synclaire?

Synclaire is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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