Sixto

Sixto - A very unique male name

Sixto appeared on the charts for the first time in 1916 on position #1410. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Sixto and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Sixto? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Sixto. The baby boy name Sixto was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #4281 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Sixto peaked in popularity 70 years ago in 1956 on position 1078.

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Sixto is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Sixto is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,902 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,902.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Sixto is where you live.

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Sixto origin and meaning

Spanish form of Sixtus

Spanish form of Latin Sixtus, 'sixth' — the name of several popes

Sixto is the Spanish form of Sixtus, borne by five popes and kept alive in Spanish-speaking families. In the US it has run since 1916, peaking in 1975; musician Sixto Rodriguez gave this exact spelling modern fame.

Attested etymology

Sixto is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Sixto, pop culture references for the name Sixto and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Sixto

We've found the following names that sound similar to Sixto, sorted by popularity.

Scott / Seth / Scotty / Scot / Scottie / Syed / Shad / Said / Saad / Scout /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Sixto

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Sixto a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Sixto?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

SEEKS-toh · /ˈsikstoʊ/

Around the world

• Sixto (Spanish) — The standard Spanish form.

Famous bearers

• Sixto Rodriguez — American folk musician known as Rodriguez, subject of the documentary Searching for Sugar Man (1942–2023) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

Parents choose Sixto for a distinctive Spanish classic with papal history and a cult musician namesake.

Worth knowing

• English speakers stumble on the X; SEEKS-toh needs demonstrating.