Sydney: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: sydn-ehy
Origin: United States
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North America
Meaning: Of French origin origin.

Sydney is a gender-neutral name of French origin, stemming from the patron saint and Norman-French place Saint-Denis. The name has multiple meanings, including "Saint Denis, " "Sydney, Australia, " and "Dweller by the well-watered land" or "Wide river island. Sydney, " The name has become popular globally, with significant cultural and historical connections. Sydney it was popularized in the United States after the American Revolution due to admiration for the English politician Algernon Sidney. The name has also been associated with the bustling city of Australia, which is rich in culture and inspiration for artists and creatives. Sydney, historical connections. Sydney, English politician Algernon Sidney.

Sydney Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Sydney is currently #72 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Sydney is currently #29 on Kiindred Girl Names

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