Sydney

Girl's name

Sydney is an English name derived from a place name. It means "wide island" or "wide meadow."

Meaning Largest city in Australia
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 1,097 Falling
Peak year 2000

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Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Sydney Sweeney - Actress known for "Euphoria" and "The White Lotus."
  • Sydney Leroux - Soccer player for the US Women's National Team.
  • Sydney Park - Actress in "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists."
  • Sydney McLaughlin - Olympic gold medalist in track and field.
  • Sydney Penny - Actress in "All My Children" and "The Thorn Birds."
  • Sydney Tamiia Poitier - Actress in "Death Proof" and "Grindhouse."
  • Sydney Bristow - Fictional character in TV show "Alias."
  • Sydney Simpson - Daughter of O.J. Simpson.
  • Sydney Pollack - Director of films like "Out of Africa."

Sisters for Sydney

Girl names closely related to Sydney

Brothers for Sydney

Boy names closely related to Sydney

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Sydney

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