Sire vs Smith

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 #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Sire Rank #1,681

Smith Rank #1,580

Smith is more popular, ranked #1580 vs #1681 for Sire.

Is Sire or Smith more popular?

Smith is more popular, ranked #1580 compared to Sire at #1681 in the United States.

What do Sire and Smith mean?

Sire means "lord, father, sovereign" (Old French origin). Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin).

Are Sire and Smith boy or girl names?

Sire is primarily a boy name. Smith is primarily a boy name.