Sidney

Unisex

Old English origin · /SID-nee/ · classic

Meaning: Wide island, wide meadow.

Popularity 62/1002 syllables↓ Falling

Insights

Today, Sidney is an uncommon name (popularity 62/100).

It is less common today than at its historical peak.

The name Sidney originates from the Old English words 'sīd' (wide) and 'ēg' (island) or 'ieg' (meadow), collectively meaning 'wide island' or 'wide meadow'. It was historically a surname before becoming a given name and has been used for both males and females, gaining popularity in the 19th century.

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