Sydney Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Sydney Name at a Glance

Name	Sydney
Meaning	Follower of Saint Denys. From St. Denis.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Sydney Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Sydney means “Follower of Saint Denys. From St. Denis”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Sydney Name Origin

Our database records Sydney under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Sydney a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Sydney is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Sydney

When considering Sydney for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.