Perseus 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

Perseus Rank #1,293
Sidney Rank #1,374

Perseus is more popular, ranked #1293 vs #1374 for Sidney.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Perseus ___

  • Perseus James
  • Perseus Alexander
  • Perseus Gray
  • Perseus John
  • Perseus Leon
  • Perseus August

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 Perseus

Achilles Theseus Andromeda Athena Orion

If you choose Sidney

Shelby Beverly Evelyn Reginald Stanley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perseus or Sidney more popular?

Perseus is more popular, ranked #1293 compared to Sidney at #1374 in the United States.

What do Perseus and Sidney mean?

Perseus means "ravager, one who destroys" (Greek origin). Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin).

Are Perseus and Sidney boy or girl names?

Perseus is primarily a boy name. Sidney is primarily a boy name.

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