Sidney vs Nova

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sidney

Boy #1,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Saint Denis"

Origin: Anglo-Norman French

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Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Sidney Rank #1,374

Nova Rank #1,180

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

Is Sidney or Nova more popular?

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

What do Sidney and Nova mean?

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

Are Sidney and Nova boy or girl names?

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