Sincere
English (Modern) · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Sincere
The given name 'Sincere' means "honest, genuine, and free from pretense," derived from the Latin word *sincerus* ("clean, pure, sound").
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Etymology
The given name 'Sincere' means "honest, genuine, and free from pretense," derived from the Latin word *sincerus* ("clean, pure, sound"). It is used primarily in modern English-speaking cultures, notably among African American communities, with no specific religious or historical significance beyond its adoption as a virtue name in the late 20th century.
Sincere currently ranks #631 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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