Sire: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: s-eer-eh
Origin: Italy
gender-male

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Emmy Samtani

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Southern Europe, North America
Meaning: Older

Sire is a unique and versatile name with multiple origins and meanings. The name Sire means 'older'or 'elder, 'derived from the Latin word 'senior. 'or "beloved victory. " In Sami, a language spoken in northern Scandinavia, Sire is a masculine name derived from Siri, a diminutive of Sigrid. As a masculine name, Sire is found in African-American communities and is an alternative form for the Latin word "senior, " meaning "elder" or "older. " The name has also been used as a title before a personal name to indicate knighthood and as a surname derived from the Old French word "Sire, " meaning "lord. " Despite its noble connotations, Sire is not widely used in fiction or entertainment.

Sire Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Sire is currently #3330 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Sire is currently #1478 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Sire is currently #1606 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Sire is currently #729 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Sire is currently #1679 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Sire is currently #753 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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