The nameSixte
Sixte is the French form of Sixtus, a boy's name of Latin origin borne by several popes. The Sistine Chapel owes its name to Sixtus IV.
- Boy's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Sixte comes from the Latin Sixtus, whose meaning is debated, linked to the Greek xystos, "polished", or to sextus, "sixth".
Origin
Latin. Pope Sixtus IV had the Sistine Chapel built in the 15th century.
History
A rare name, it is mostly given in families attached to tradition.
Popularity of the name Sixte
Sixte in France
Sixte was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 150 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Sixte. Half of all babies named Sixte in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.
Variants and related names
Sixte in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sixte mean?
Sixte comes from the Latin Sixtus, whose meaning is debated, linked to the Greek xystos, "polished", or to sextus, "sixth".
What is the origin of the name Sixte?
Latin. Pope Sixtus IV had the Sistine Chapel built in the 15th century.
Is Sixte a girl's or a boy's name?
Sixte is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Sixte?
Variants and related names of Sixte include Sixtine.