Sidney vs Tess

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

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Tess

Girl #1,774 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to harvest, reaper"

Origin: Greek therizo

Cultural Roots

English Irish American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,774
Total SSA Count
113
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Sidney Rank #1,374
Tess Rank #1,774

Sidney is more popular, ranked #1374 vs #1774 for Tess.

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

Tess ___

  • Tess Anne
  • Tess Elaine
  • Tess Miriam
  • Tess Jo
  • Tess Louise
  • Tess Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Sidney

Shelby Beverly Evelyn Reginald Stanley

If you choose Tess

Nora Alice Cecily Arthur Edmund

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sidney or Tess more popular?

Sidney is more popular, ranked #1374 compared to Tess at #1774 in the United States.

What do Sidney and Tess mean?

Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin). Tess means "to harvest, reaper" (Greek therizo origin).

Are Sidney and Tess boy or girl names?

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

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