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Flint vs Sir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flint

Boy #1,981 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hard grey quartz, fire-making stone"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,981
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Sir

Boy #1,964 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lord, master"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,964
Total SSA Count
80
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Flint Rank #1,981
Sir Rank #1,964

Sir is more popular, ranked #1964 vs #1981 for Flint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flint or Sir more popular?

Sir is more popular, ranked #1964 compared to Flint at #1981 in the United States.

What do Flint and Sir mean?

Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin). Sir means "lord, master" (Old French origin).

Are Flint and Sir boy or girl names?

Flint is primarily a boy name. Sir is primarily a boy name.

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