Sidney vs Tariq

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tariq

Boy #1,405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"morning star, night visitor"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Pakistani Somali African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,405
Total SSA Count
133
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

45 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Sidney Rank #1,374
Tariq Rank #1,405

Sidney is more popular, ranked #1374 vs #1405 for Tariq.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sidney or Tariq more popular?

Sidney is more popular, ranked #1374 compared to Tariq at #1405 in the United States.

What do Sidney and Tariq mean?

Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin). Tariq means "morning star, night visitor" (Arabic origin).

Are Sidney and Tariq boy or girl names?

Sidney is primarily a boy name. Tariq is primarily a boy name.

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