Lloyd vs Sire

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lloyd

Boy #1,763 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sacred, holy"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,763
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Llo, Lly, Llie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Lloyd Rank #1,763
Sire Rank #1,681

Sire is more popular, ranked #1681 vs #1763 for Lloyd.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lloyd ___

  • Lloyd James
  • Lloyd Edward
  • Lloyd Thomas
  • Lloyd George
  • Lloyd Harold
  • Lloyd William

Sire ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lloyd

Griffith Owen Gareth Rhys Meredith

If you choose Sire

Reign Legend Dior Major Royalty

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lloyd or Sire more popular?

Sire is more popular, ranked #1681 compared to Lloyd at #1763 in the United States.

What do Lloyd and Sire mean?

Lloyd means "sacred, holy" (Welsh origin). Sire means "lord, father, sovereign" (Old French origin).

Are Lloyd and Sire boy or girl names?

Lloyd is primarily a boy name. Sire is primarily a boy name.

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