Cecil vs Sidney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sidney

Boy #1,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Saint Denis"

Origin: Anglo-Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,374
Total SSA Count
137
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sid

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cecil Rank #1,487
Sidney Rank #1,374

Sidney is more popular, ranked #1374 vs #1487 for Cecil.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cecil ___

  • Cecil James
  • Cecil William
  • Cecil Edward
  • Cecil Thomas
  • Cecil Arthur
  • Cecil Henry

Sidney ___

  • Sidney James
  • Sidney Charles
  • Sidney Arthur
  • Sidney George
  • Sidney Philip
  • Sidney Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cecil

Reginald Clarence Beatrice Millicent Florence

If you choose Sidney

Shelby Beverly Evelyn Reginald Stanley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cecil or Sidney more popular?

Sidney is more popular, ranked #1374 compared to Cecil at #1487 in the United States.

What do Cecil and Sidney mean?

Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin). Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin).

Are Cecil and Sidney boy or girl names?

Cecil is primarily a boy name. Sidney is primarily a boy name.

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