Nova vs Sidney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nova

Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Saint Denis"

Origin: Anglo-Norman French

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Nova Rank #1,180

Sidney Rank #1,374

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 vs #1374 for Sidney.

Is Nova or Sidney more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 compared to Sidney at #1374 in the United States.

What do Nova and Sidney mean?

Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin). Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin).

Are Nova and Sidney boy or girl names?

Nova is primarily a boy name. Sidney is primarily a boy name.