Tariq vs Sidney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tariq

Boy #1,405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"morning star, night visitor"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic Pakistani Somali African American

45 High Risk

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Boy #1,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Saint Denis"

Origin: Anglo-Norman French

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Tariq Rank #1,405

Sidney Rank #1,374

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

Is Tariq or Sidney more popular?

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

What do Tariq and Sidney mean?

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

Are Tariq and Sidney boy or girl names?

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