Sincere
Sincere is a boy name of Latin origin meaning “Honest, without pretence”, pronounced sin-SEER. It ranked #631 in the United States in 2025, given to 445 babies, and peaked at #544 in 2022. Common nicknames: Sin, Cere.
How popular is Sincere in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Sincere mean, and where does it come from?
Sincere comes from the Latin sincerus, "clean" or "pure" — the folk etymology about wax and cracked pots is charming and false. As a given name it belongs to the modern American group of virtue words that includes Justice, Legend and Messiah, and it is given overwhelmingly to boys. The records hold it from 1976, and it entered the top thousand in 2000. Few names put their claim as directly, which is the whole point of the tradition it belongs to.
How is Sincere used around the world?
Sincere is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 1+ international variants.
TypeUnisex name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Sincere?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Sincere mean?
Sincere is a boy name of Latin origin meaning "Honest, without pretence." Sincere comes from the Latin sincerus, "clean" or "pure" — the folk etymology about wax and cracked pots is charming and false. As a given name it belongs to the modern American group of virtue words that includes Justice, Legend and Messiah, and it is given overwhelmingly to boys.
How do you pronounce Sincere?
Sincere is pronounced sin-SEER. Common variations include Sincear, Sincer.
Is Sincere a boy name?
Yes, Sincere is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Sin, Cere.