Adrian vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin English Spanish Romanian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#72
Total SSA Count
4,617
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ade

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Adrian Rank #72
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #72 for Adrian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adrian ___

  • Adrian James
  • Adrian Michael
  • Adrian Thomas
  • Adrian Alexander
  • Adrian Mark
  • Adrian Paul

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adrian

Julian Sebastian Natalie Victoria Marcus

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adrian or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Adrian at #72 in the United States.

What do Adrian and Amelia mean?

Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Adrian and Amelia boy or girl names?

Adrian is primarily a boy name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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