Samara vs Sydney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sydney

Girl #288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wide island; broad river-island"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#288
Total SSA Count
1,097
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Syd, Sid

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Samara Rank #309
Sydney Rank #288

Sydney is more popular, ranked #288 vs #309 for Samara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Samara ___

  • Samara Samara Grace
  • Samara Samara Joy
  • Samara Samara Elise
  • Samara Samara Rose
  • Samara Samara Leigh

Sydney ___

  • Sydney Rae
  • Sydney Grace
  • Sydney Marie
  • Sydney Ann
  • Sydney Paige
  • Sydney Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Samara

Nadia Zara Elara Callum Jasper

If you choose Sydney

Savannah Brooklyn Quinn Riley Parker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samara or Sydney more popular?

Sydney is more popular, ranked #288 compared to Samara at #309 in the United States.

What do Samara and Sydney mean?

Sydney means "wide island; broad river-island" (Old English origin).

Are Samara and Sydney boy or girl names?

Samara is primarily a girl name. Sydney is primarily a girl name.

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