Sid
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Princess — regal grace with gentle authority
Origin: English pet form of Sarah — from Hebrew Sarah (שָׂרָה), meaning princess
Popularity: Ranked #10522 in 2025 with 7 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Said, meaning princess.
Similar names: siddh, said, saida, saidee, saidi, saidy, seidy, siddhi
Name length: 3 letters
How common is Sid? About 1 in 475,500 babies born in 2025 were named Sid, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Sid
What does the name Sid mean?
Sid means “Princess — regal grace with gentle authority” from English pet form of Sarah — from Hebrew Sarah (שָׂרָה), meaning princess roots.
What is the origin of the name Sid?
Sid has English pet form of Sarah — from Hebrew Sarah (שָׂרָה), meaning princess origin. The traditional meaning is “Princess — regal grace with gentle authority”.
How popular is Sid?
Sid ranked #9714 in 2025 — given to 7 babies that year.
When was Sid most popular?
Sid peaked in 1960 with 66 babies registered that year.
Is Sid a boy or girl name?
Sid is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Sids in registered births are male.
Is the name Sid rising or falling in popularity?
Sid has fallen 3665 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6049 in 2020 to #9714 in 2025.
How long has Sid been recorded?
Sid appears in birth records across 144 years — from 1880 through 2025.