Alton vs Sire

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alton

Boy #1,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"old town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,572
Total SSA Count
110
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al

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Popularity Comparison

Alton Rank #1,572
Sire Rank #1,681

Alton is more popular, ranked #1572 vs #1681 for Sire.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alton ___

  • Alton James
  • Alton Ray
  • Alton Lee
  • Alton Wayne
  • Alton Gene
  • Alton Dale

Sire ___

  • Sire Jackson
  • Sire James
  • Sire Alexander
  • Sire Emmanuel
  • Sire Xavier
  • Sire Leon

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alton or Sire more popular?

Alton is more popular, ranked #1572 compared to Sire at #1681 in the United States.

What do Alton and Sire mean?

Alton means "old town, settlement" (Old English origin). Sire means "lord, father, sovereign" (Old French origin).

Are Alton and Sire boy or girl names?

Alton is primarily a boy name. Sire is primarily a boy name.

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