Rodney vs Sidney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rodney

Boy #1,086 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reed island, island near the clearing"

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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Rodney Rank #1,086

Sidney Rank #1,374

Rodney is more popular, ranked #1086 vs #1374 for Sidney.

Is Rodney or Sidney more popular?

Rodney is more popular, ranked #1086 compared to Sidney at #1374 in the United States.

What do Rodney and Sidney mean?

Rodney means "reed island, island near the clearing" (Old English origin). Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin).

Are Rodney and Sidney boy or girl names?

Rodney is primarily a boy name. Sidney is primarily a boy name.