Sydney vs Sidney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sydney

Boy #4,249 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wide island"

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

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Boy #1,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Saint Denis"

Origin: Anglo-Norman French

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Sydney Rank #4,249

Sidney Rank #1,374

Sidney is more popular, ranked #1374 vs #4249 for Sydney.

Is Sydney or Sidney more popular?

Sidney is more popular, ranked #1374 compared to Sydney at #4249 in the United States.

What do Sydney and Sidney mean?

Sydney means "wide island" (Old English sid (wide) and eg (island) origin). Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin).

Are Sydney and Sidney boy or girl names?

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