What origin is the name Sinclair?

Sinclair comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Sinclair a popular name?

Sinclair is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Sinclair?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Sinclair — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Sinclair

Q: Is Sinclair a rare name?

Yes. Sinclair does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Sinclair

Sinclair

Boy

english

2 syllables

Sinclair is an english boy's name meaning "St. clair; a clear sign; bright; clear. from saint clair sur elle. famous bearer: writer sinclair lewis (1885-1951)".

With english roots, Sinclair is a boy name that means "St. clair; a clear sign; bright; clear. from saint clair sur elle. famous bearer: writer sinclair lewis (1885-1951)". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

St. clair; a clear sign; bright; clear. from saint clair sur elle. famous bearer: writer sinclair lewis (1885-1951)

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Sinclair

Very rare in US records

What does Sinclair mean?

Sinclair is a boy name of english origin meaning "St. clair; a clear sign; bright; clear. from saint clair sur elle. famous bearer: writer sinclair lewis (1885-1951)".

Is Sinclair a rare name?

Yes. Sinclair does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Sinclair

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Names with a similar meaning to Sinclair

Sinclair means "St. clair; a clear sign; bright; clear. from saint clair sur elle. famous bearer: writer sinclair lewis (1885-1951)" — these names share that spirit.