Sixto
Meaningsixth · Latin
Sixto is a Mexican boy name meaning “sixth”, with Latin roots. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Sixto would score 12 points, thanks largely to the X (worth 8).
- GenerationSixto peaked in 1964, which makes it a classic Baby Boomer name. The typical Sixto you'd meet today is about 61 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Sixto would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 142,857 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistorySixto first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Sixto
Sixto is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “sixth”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1960s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Mexican names
More Mexican boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
Questions about the name Sixto
What does the name Sixto mean?
Sixto means “sixth” and comes from Latin.
What is the origin of the name Sixto?
Sixto is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Latin. Other Mexican names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Oliver (“olive tree”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Lucas (“man from Lucania”).
Is Sixto a boy or girl name?
Sixto is a boy name. In 2025, 12 US boys were named Sixto.
How popular is the name Sixto?
Sixto ranked #6,803 for US boys in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 1964, when it reached #1,487. Over the last five years it has slipped 1,352 places.
What should I know before naming my baby Sixto?
Sixto is a Mexican boy name meaning “sixth”, with Latin roots. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.