Alton vs Sidney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alton

Boy #1,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Saint Denis"

Origin: Anglo-Norman French

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Alton Rank #1,572

Sidney Rank #1,374

Sidney is more popular, ranked #1374 vs #1572 for Alton.

Is Alton or Sidney more popular?

Sidney is more popular, ranked #1374 compared to Alton at #1572 in the United States.

What do Alton and Sidney mean?

Alton means "old town, settlement" (Old English origin). Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin).

Are Alton and Sidney boy or girl names?

Alton is primarily a boy name. Sidney is primarily a boy name.