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Sirius

/ SEER-ee-us /

Boy greek 3 syllables

Meaning

Sirius means Named for the Dog Star (greek).

Gender

Boy

Origin

greek

Pronunciation

SEER-ee-us

Popularity

#3500 · U.S. boys (2025)

Popularity of Sirius in the US, 1880–2025

Sirius first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2022, when 61 boys were given the name.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Sirius popular?

Rising Sirius has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.

US babies given the name Sirius, by decade
2020s		279
2010s		319
2000s		117
1990s		9

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Sirius mean?

The proper name of the brightest star in the night sky, from Greek 'Seirios' meaning 'scorching' or 'glowing'. Unlike most star names it is Greek rather than Arabic, and the literal sense is 'scorching/glowing' rather than 'star'.

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Nikolaos

nee-KOH-lah-os

Victory of the people · greek

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Boy

Follower of Demeter · greek

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Konstantin

kon-stan-TEEN

Steadfast, constant · Greek

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Zebedee

ZEB-ə-dee

Yahweh has bestowed · greek

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Hermes

HER-meez

Messenger of the gods · Greek

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Names that pair well with Sirius

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Christopher

KRIS-tuh-fer

Bearer of Christ · Greek

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Cynthia

SIN-thee-ah

Moon goddess epithet · greek

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Andrew

AN-droo

Manly, brave · Greek

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Helen

HEL-un

Torch, light · Greek

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Timothy

TIM-uh-thee

Honoring God · Greek

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Nicholas

NIK-uh-lus

Victory of the people · Greek

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sirius mean?

Sirius means Named for the Dog Star. The proper name of the brightest star in the night sky, from Greek 'Seirios' meaning 'scorching' or 'glowing'. Unlike most star names it is Greek rather than Arabic, and the literal sense is 'scorching/glowing' rather than 'star'.

What is the origin of the name Sirius?

Sirius is of greek origin.

How do you pronounce Sirius?

Sirius is pronounced “SEER-ee-us.”

Is Sirius a boy or a girl name?

Sirius is most commonly used as a boy name.

Is Sirius a popular name right now?

Sirius has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.

How popular is the name Sirius?

In 2025, Sirius ranked #3500 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Sirius most popular?

Sirius was most popular in 2022, when about 61 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Sirius?

Names similar to Sirius include Alexandros, Nikolaos, Christos, Dimitrios, Konstantin.

What names go well with Sirius?

greek names that pair well with Sirius include Christopher, Cynthia, Andrew, Helen, Timothy.