Sir vs Whit

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 #2,108 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"white, fair-complexioned"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Sir Rank #1,964

Whit Rank #2,108

Sir is more popular, ranked #1964 vs #2108 for Whit.

Is Sir or Whit more popular?

Sir is more popular, ranked #1964 compared to Whit at #2108 in the United States.

What do Sir and Whit mean?

Sir means "lord, master" (Old French origin). Whit means "white, fair-complexioned" (Old English origin).

Are Sir and Whit boy or girl names?

Sir is primarily a boy name. Whit is primarily a boy name.