Sydney vs Shayne

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 #4,056 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Sydney Rank #4,249

Shayne Rank #4,056

Shayne is more popular, ranked #4056 vs #4249 for Sydney.

Is Sydney or Shayne more popular?

Shayne is more popular, ranked #4056 compared to Sydney at #4249 in the United States.

What do Sydney and Shayne mean?

Sydney means "wide island" (Old English sid (wide) and eg (island) origin). Shayne means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Sydney and Shayne boy or girl names?

Sydney is primarily a boy name. Shayne is primarily a boy name.