Sire vs Irving

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sire

Boy #1,681 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lord, father, sovereign"

Origin: Old French

American African American

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Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English American Jewish-American

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Sire Rank #1,681

Irving Rank #1,618

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #1681 for Sire.

Is Sire or Irving more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Sire at #1681 in the United States.

What do Sire and Irving mean?

Sire means "lord, father, sovereign" (Old French origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Sire and Irving boy or girl names?

Sire is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.