Sydney Name Origin
/SID-nee/-
Australian (Anglo-Saxon) 60%
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American (Anglo-Saxon) 30%
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British (Anglo-Saxon) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Sydney
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Name Origin
The name Sydney is of Old English origin, meaning 'wide island' or 'from Saint Denis'. It became popular as a given name in English-speaking countries, especially after the fame of Sydney, Australia, and the use of the name for both genders.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Sydney each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).