Sid
Sid: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɪd/
Meaning and origin of Sid
- A short form of the male given names Sidney and Siddhartha.
- Alternative form of Syd (“unisex given name”).
How popular is Sid?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 3,007 boys in the U.S. have been named Sid (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5759 in 1921. Its highest rank for boys was #427 in 1884. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Sid
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Sid FAQ
What does the name Sid mean?
A short form of the male given names Sidney and Siddhartha. Alternative form of Syd (“unisex given name”).
How popular is the name Sid?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 3,007 boys in the U.S. have been named Sid (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5759 in 1921. Its highest rank for boys was #427 in 1884. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Sid a boy or girl name?
Sid is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5 girls and 3,007 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.