Nick vs Sidney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

English American Greek Australian European

44 High Risk

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Boy #1,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Saint Denis"

Origin: Anglo-Norman French

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Nick Rank #1,422

Sidney Rank #1,374

Sidney is more popular, ranked #1374 vs #1422 for Nick.

Is Nick or Sidney more popular?

Sidney is more popular, ranked #1374 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Nick and Sidney mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin).

Are Nick and Sidney boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Sidney is primarily a boy name.