Austen vs Sir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Austen

Boy #1,986 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"majestic, venerable"

Origin: Latin Augustus

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Boy #1,964 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lord, master"

Origin: Old French

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Austen Rank #1,986

Sir Rank #1,964

Sir is more popular, ranked #1964 vs #1986 for Austen.

Is Austen or Sir more popular?

Sir is more popular, ranked #1964 compared to Austen at #1986 in the United States.

What do Austen and Sir mean?

Austen means "majestic, venerable" (Latin Augustus origin). Sir means "lord, master" (Old French origin).

Are Austen and Sir boy or girl names?

Austen is primarily a boy name. Sir is primarily a boy name.