Sire

At a Glance: Name: Sire – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: SYE-er

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Sire is a short, modern name that works for a child of any gender, fitting neatly into today's minimalist naming style. It's pronounced SYE-er (IPA /ˈsaɪər/), so it reads cleanly on paper but is worth spelling out for family and teachers. There's no settled meaning behind it, so it's really a sound and a look you're choosing rather than a message.

Meaning & Origin of Sire

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How to Pronounce Sire

Phonetic: SYE-er   IPA: /ˈsaɪər/

Popularity of Sire

Sire has stayed rare throughout, peaking at #1229 in 2020 with 153 babies and settling to #1679 in 2024 with 100 — SSA has tracked it since 1998.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data via names_full.json, 1998–2024.

Make Sire Name Art

Free printable nursery art for Sire, pre-loaded below — pick a layout, palette, and font, then download a print-ready PNG.

Names With a Similar Story

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FAQ

How do you pronounce Sire?

Sire is pronounced SYE-er (IPA: /ˈsaɪər/).

Is Sire a popular name right now?

Sire peaked at #1229 in 2020 and is ranked #1679 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1998–2024.)

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