Payton vs Sidney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Payton

Girl #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Paega's town, farmstead settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#381
Total SSA Count
820
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Pay, Payt

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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

Payton Rank #381
Sidney Rank #1,374

Payton is more popular, ranked #381 vs #1374 for Sidney.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Payton ___

  • Payton Grace
  • Payton Ann
  • Payton Marie
  • Payton Rose
  • Payton Leigh
  • Payton Nicole

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 Payton

Taylor Jordan Riley Bailey Blake

If you choose Sidney

Shelby Beverly Evelyn Reginald Stanley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Payton or Sidney more popular?

Payton is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Sidney at #1374 in the United States.

What do Payton and Sidney mean?

Payton means "Paega's town, farmstead settlement" (Old English origin). Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin).

Are Payton and Sidney boy or girl names?

Payton is primarily a girl name. Sidney is primarily a boy name.

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