Shaun vs Sidney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaun

Boy #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #1,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Saint Denis"

Origin: Anglo-Norman French

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Shaun Rank #1,568

Sidney Rank #1,374

Sidney is more popular, ranked #1374 vs #1568 for Shaun.

Is Shaun or Sidney more popular?

Sidney is more popular, ranked #1374 compared to Shaun at #1568 in the United States.

What do Shaun and Sidney mean?

Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin).

Are Shaun and Sidney boy or girl names?

Shaun is primarily a boy name. Sidney is primarily a boy name.