Sinclair Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Sinclair Name at a Glance

Name	Sinclair
Meaning	Bright; clear. From Saint Clair sur Elle. Famous Bearer: writer Sinclair Lewis (1885-1951).
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Sinclair Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Sinclair means “Bright; clear. From Saint Clair sur Elle. Famous Bearer: writer Sinclair Lewis (1885-1951”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Sinclair Name Origin

Our database records Sinclair under Scottish origin. Browse more Scottish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Sinclair a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Sinclair is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Sinclair

When considering Sinclair for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.