Sidney vs Sydney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sidney

Boy #1,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Saint Denis"

Origin: Anglo-Norman French

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Girl #288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wide island; broad river-island"

Origin: Old English

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Sidney Rank #1,374

Sydney Rank #288

Sydney is more popular, ranked #288 vs #1374 for Sidney.

Is Sidney or Sydney more popular?

Sydney is more popular, ranked #288 compared to Sidney at #1374 in the United States.

What do Sidney and Sydney mean?

Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin). Sydney means "wide island; broad river-island" (Old English origin).

Are Sidney and Sydney boy or girl names?

Sidney is primarily a boy name. Sydney is primarily a girl name.