Sidney vs Alton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sidney

Boy #1,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Saint Denis"

Origin: Anglo-Norman French

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Boy #1,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Sidney Rank #1,374

Alton Rank #1,572

Sidney is more popular, ranked #1374 vs #1572 for Alton.

Is Sidney or Alton more popular?

Sidney is more popular, ranked #1374 compared to Alton at #1572 in the United States.

What do Sidney and Alton mean?

Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin). Alton means "old town, settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Sidney and Alton boy or girl names?

Sidney is primarily a boy name. Alton is primarily a boy name.