Sydney
Unisex name · Old english · pronounced SID-nee
Verified name
What does Sydney mean?
Wide meadow
Origin and language
Old english
Language family: English
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 918 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 1276 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Syd, Sydie
Variant: Sidney, Sydnee
Related: Sidney, Syd
Using Sydney across cultures
Australian city name and classic English surname.
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