Kenny vs Sidney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenny

Boy #1,355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born of fire (head of fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Boy #1,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Saint Denis"

Origin: Anglo-Norman French

English American Australian

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Kenny Rank #1,355

Sidney Rank #1,374

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 vs #1374 for Sidney.

Is Kenny or Sidney more popular?

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 compared to Sidney at #1374 in the United States.

What do Kenny and Sidney mean?

Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin).

Are Kenny and Sidney boy or girl names?

Kenny is primarily a boy name. Sidney is primarily a boy name.