Sidney
SID-nee
Popularity
#1734
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
108,736
Peak Year
#1,939 in 1918
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Derived from an English surname, which originated from the place name Saint-Denis in France. It means "from Saint-Denis".
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Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Sidney Poitier
Bahamian-American actor, director, and diplomat.
Sidney Crosby
Canadian professional ice hockey player.
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