Sir vs Don

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sir

Boy #1,964 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lord, master"

Origin: Old French

American English Caribbean

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Boy #1,797 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"world ruler"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English Scottish American Irish

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Sir Rank #1,964

Don Rank #1,797

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

Is Sir or Don more popular?

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

What do Sir and Don mean?

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

Are Sir and Don boy or girl names?

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