US Popularity:17854
Origin:Spanish
Other Origin(s):Arabic
Meaning:Lord
Cid is a masculine name with Spanish and Arabic roots to embrace baby’s fighting spirit. While it translates to “lord,” this name also connects baby to the iconic Castillian knight El Cid. He fought with both Christian and Muslim armies in Medieval Spain, and became a national hero after his death. No matter what obstacle your little one faces in their life, the name Cid will always remind them to approach it with confidence.

Cid Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2019
#17854
in 2019
+ 9517
from 2017
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • WordSense, Cid

  • Britannica, El Cid, October 2023

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