Lord, master, or chief
Sayyid is an Arabic title of respect traditionally used to denote descendants of the Islamic prophet Muhammad through his grandsons. It has evolved into a given name representing leadership and high social standing. In many cultures, it carries a connotation of nobility and honor.
Less common today
Sayyid isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,277 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Influential Egyptian author and theorist
Former Iraqi Republican Guard officer and survivor · Lost
Honorific title for Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib
