Nick vs Sidney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Greek Australian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,422
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 High Risk

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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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Nick Rank #1,422
Sidney Rank #1,374

Sidney is more popular, ranked #1374 vs #1422 for Nick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nick ___

  • Nick James
  • Nick Thomas
  • Nick Alexander
  • Nick Michael
  • Nick Ryan
  • Nick Andrew

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 Nick

Mike Chris Matt Jake Steph

If you choose Sidney

Shelby Beverly Evelyn Reginald Stanley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Sidney more popular?

Sidney is more popular, ranked #1374 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Nick and Sidney mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin).

Are Nick and Sidney boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Sidney is primarily a boy name.

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