Sid

♂ Boy

Pronounced SID /ˈsɪd/High

Meaning: Short form of Sidney/Sydney — from Old English, 'wide meadow', or Norman-French 'from St Denis'; routes layeredMedium

In 30 seconds: Snappy and classic: Sid shortens Sidney — 'wide meadow'. Friendly, retro, and cool (Sid Vicious; Toy Story's Sid).

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Origin MediumEnglish, French

MeaningShort form of Sidney/Sydney — from Old English, 'wide meadow', or Norman-French 'from St Denis'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#10522 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1960

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,007

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sid is a short form of Sidney/Sydney — from Old English, 'wide meadow', or Norman-French, 'from St Denis' (routes layered, which we note). A snappy, retro nickname-name with cool, friendly charm.

It registers thinly on its own. Rare, wide-meadow at the (likely) root, and retro.

Did you know? Sidney means 'wide meadow' (Old English) or 'from St Denis' (Norman-French) — Sid is its snappy, retro nickname (Sid Vicious).

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name — Sidney — routes layered

Variations

SidneySydneySyd

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sid mean?

Sid shortens Sidney — 'wide meadow' or 'from St Denis'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Sid?

It's said SID /ˈsɪd/ — a single syllable.

Is Sid a boy or girl name?

Sid is a boy's name.

How popular is Sid?

Sid is a rare name on its own in the U.S.