Sinclair - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Sinclair \s(i)-nc-

is pronounced sin-KLARE. It is of English origin, and its meaning is "from Saint-Clair". Based on the name of a place in northern France. See also Santana and Seymour. Authors Sinclair Lewis, Upton Sinclair.

Sinclair has 3 variant forms: Sinclaire, Sinclare and Synclair.

Sinclair is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#1107 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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