Sydney vs Emerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sydney

Boy #4,249 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wide island"

Origin: Old English sid (wide) and eg (island)

American English Australian

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Boy #4,117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"green gemstone"

Origin: Greek via Old French

English American

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Sydney Rank #4,249

Emerald Rank #4,117

Emerald is more popular, ranked #4117 vs #4249 for Sydney.

Is Sydney or Emerald more popular?

Emerald is more popular, ranked #4117 compared to Sydney at #4249 in the United States.

What do Sydney and Emerald mean?

Sydney means "wide island" (Old English sid (wide) and eg (island) origin). Emerald means "green gemstone" (Greek via Old French origin).

Are Sydney and Emerald boy or girl names?

Sydney is primarily a boy name. Emerald is primarily a boy name.