Achilles vs Sidney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Achilles

Boy #1,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who causes distress"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Saint Denis"

Origin: Anglo-Norman French

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Achilles Rank #1,223

Sidney Rank #1,374

Achilles is more popular, ranked #1223 vs #1374 for Sidney.

Is Achilles or Sidney more popular?

Achilles is more popular, ranked #1223 compared to Sidney at #1374 in the United States.

What do Achilles and Sidney mean?

Achilles means "he who causes distress" (Greek origin). Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin).

Are Achilles and Sidney boy or girl names?

Achilles is primarily a boy name. Sidney is primarily a boy name.