Sydney vs Worth

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

Worth

Boy #4,383 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"worthy, of value"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,383
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Wor, Woy, Woie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Sydney Rank #288
Worth Rank #4,383

Sydney is more popular, ranked #288 vs #4383 for Worth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Sydney ___

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

Worth ___

  • Worth James
  • Worth Alexander
  • Worth Henry
  • Worth William
  • Worth Grey
  • Worth Oliver

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Sydney

Savannah Brooklyn Quinn Riley Parker

If you choose Worth

Beckett Forrest Sloane Wren Grant

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sydney or Worth more popular?

Sydney is more popular, ranked #288 compared to Worth at #4383 in the United States.

What do Sydney and Worth mean?

Sydney means "wide island; broad river-island" (Old English origin). Worth means "worthy, of value" (Old English origin).

Are Sydney and Worth boy or girl names?

Sydney is primarily a girl name. Worth is primarily a boy name.

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