Sidney vs Terry

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Sidney Rank #1,374
Terry Rank #1,187

Terry is more popular, ranked #1187 vs #1374 for Sidney.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Sidney ___

  • Sidney James
  • Sidney Charles
  • Sidney Arthur
  • Sidney George
  • Sidney Philip
  • Sidney Thomas

Terry ___

  • Terry James
  • Terry Michael
  • Terry Lee
  • Terry Wayne
  • Terry Allen
  • Terry Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Sidney

Shelby Beverly Evelyn Reginald Stanley

If you choose Terry

Jerry Bobby Jimmy Carrie Debbie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sidney or Terry more popular?

Terry is more popular, ranked #1187 compared to Sidney at #1374 in the United States.

What do Sidney and Terry mean?

Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin). Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin).

Are Sidney and Terry boy or girl names?

Sidney is primarily a boy name. Terry is primarily a boy name.

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