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Sixto

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Popularity

#5840

stable

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

1,748

Peak Year

#37 in 1994

First Recorded

1915

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Derived from the Latin 'Sixtus,' meaning 'sixth.' It was traditionally given to the sixth child in a family.

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SixSixtico

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Sixto Rodriguez

    American folk singer-songwriter.

  • Pope Sixtus V

    Pope from 1585 to 1590.

Nicknames

SixSixtico

Spelling Variations

Sixtus

Similar Names

ErnestoHugoRamiroRicardo

Personality Traits

WiseCreativeResponsiblePatient

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