Boy Name

Cid

"Lord or master; derived from Arabic 'sidi' meaning sir or lord, popularized by the legendary Spanish military hero El Cid."

About the Name Cid

Meaning

Lord or master; derived from Arabic 'sidi' meaning sir or lord, popularized by the legendary Spanish military hero El Cid.

Origin

Arabic via Spanish

Gender

Boy

First Letter

Cid is a boy name of Arabic via Spanish origin. The name means "Lord or master; derived from Arabic 'sidi' meaning sir or lord, popularized by the legendary Spanish military hero El Cid." and It has been used throughout history. Browse more names starting with C or explore other Arabic via Spanish names.

Popularity Over Time

1950

#33

1960

#34

1970

1980

#26

1990

#50

2000

#53

2010

2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Cid

EC El Cid (Spanish military leader)

Names Similar to Cid

Sid

Boy

Wide meadow or from Sidon; a shortened form of Sidney.

Old English #4669

Cillian

Boy

Church-related; from Irish origin connected to monastic traditions.

Irish #463

Ciaran

Boy

Little dark one; the dark-haired, from Irish 'ciar' meaning dark

Irish #1776

Quick Facts

Syllables: 1
Letters: 3
Starts with: C
Origin: Arabic via Spanish

Cid