Fred vs Sire

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English German American Scandinavian French

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Boy #1,681 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lord, father, sovereign"

Origin: Old French

American African American

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Fred Rank #1,686

Sire Rank #1,681

Sire is more popular, ranked #1681 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Fred or Sire more popular?

Sire is more popular, ranked #1681 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Fred and Sire mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Sire means "lord, father, sovereign" (Old French origin).

Are Fred and Sire boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Sire is primarily a boy name.