Denny vs Sid

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denny

Boy #4,471 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Dionysus (god of wine)"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,471
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Den

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Denny →

Sid

Boy #4,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wide meadow, wide island"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,636
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Sid →

Popularity Comparison

Denny Rank #4,471
Sid Rank #4,636

Denny is more popular, ranked #4471 vs #4636 for Sid.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Denny ___

  • Denny James
  • Denny Ray
  • Denny Lee
  • Denny Alan
  • Denny Scott
  • Denny Wayne

Sid ___

  • Sid James
  • Sid Thomas
  • Sid Allen
  • Sid Ray
  • Sid Lee
  • Sid Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Denny

Benny Lenny Kenny Ronnie Donnie

If you choose Sid

Ned Fred Ted Gus Lou

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denny or Sid more popular?

Denny is more popular, ranked #4471 compared to Sid at #4636 in the United States.

What do Denny and Sid mean?

Denny means "follower of Dionysus (god of wine)" (Greek via Latin origin). Sid means "wide meadow, wide island" (Old English origin).

Are Denny and Sid boy or girl names?

Denny is primarily a boy name. Sid is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Sid vs Denny Denny vs Khayir Denny vs Dana Denny vs Gardner Denny vs Tian
← Full profile: Denny ← Full profile: Sid Browse all baby names