Sykes

Q: How popular is the name Sykes?

Sykes is ranked #24966 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ s-EYEKS ]

Boy Name #24,966 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Sykes is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-EYEKS.

Parents who love the name Sykes often also consider Rifton, Selik, Shayar .

Popularity Over Time

#24,966

Current Rank

New Entry Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #24,966
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Syk Syy Sykie

Middle Name Ideas

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Sykes David

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Sykes Chase

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Sykes Aiden

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Sykes Ethan

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Sykes Asher

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Sykes Ace

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Sykes Carter

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Sykes Dylan

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Sykes Dean

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Similar Names

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Shayar Boy Urdu Shahwaiz Boy Persian Shah (king) and Arabic Waiz (preacher/advisor) Selik Boy Hebrew via Ashkenazi tradition Barley Boy Old English baerlic Camir Boy Scottish Gaelic Jinx Boy Greek Ekemini Boy Ibibio

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sykes

Is Sykes a boy or girl name?

Sykes is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Sykes?

Sykes is pronounced s-EYEKS.

How popular is the name Sykes?

Sykes is currently ranked #24966 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Sykes?

Common nicknames for Sykes include Syk, Syy, and Sykie.

Is Sykes a common or rare name?

Sykes is an uncommon name, ranked #24966 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Sykes

Sykes is a boy name .

Sykes is currently ranked #24,966 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Sykes include Syk, Syy, and Sykie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.