Sidney vs Nick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sidney

Boy #1,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Saint Denis"

Origin: Anglo-Norman French

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

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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Sidney Rank #1,374

Nick Rank #1,422

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

Is Sidney or Nick more popular?

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

What do Sidney and Nick mean?

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

Are Sidney and Nick boy or girl names?

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