Emerald vs Sydney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerald

Boy #4,117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"green gemstone"

Origin: Greek via Old French

English American

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Boy #4,249 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wide island"

Origin: Old English sid (wide) and eg (island)

American English Australian

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Emerald Rank #4,117

Sydney Rank #4,249

Emerald is more popular, ranked #4117 vs #4249 for Sydney.

Is Emerald or Sydney more popular?

Emerald is more popular, ranked #4117 compared to Sydney at #4249 in the United States.

What do Emerald and Sydney mean?

Emerald means "green gemstone" (Greek via Old French origin). Sydney means "wide island" (Old English sid (wide) and eg (island) origin).

Are Emerald and Sydney boy or girl names?

Emerald is primarily a boy name. Sydney is primarily a boy name.