Don vs Sir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Don

Boy #1,797 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"world ruler"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English Scottish American Irish

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Boy #1,964 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lord, master"

Origin: Old French

American English Caribbean

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Don Rank #1,797

Sir Rank #1,964

Don is more popular, ranked #1797 vs #1964 for Sir.

Is Don or Sir more popular?

Don is more popular, ranked #1797 compared to Sir at #1964 in the United States.

What do Don and Sir mean?

Don means "world ruler" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Sir means "lord, master" (Old French origin).

Are Don and Sir boy or girl names?

Don is primarily a boy name. Sir is primarily a boy name.