Allan vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allan

Boy #854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, harmony"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#854
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al

Playground Safety Score

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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

Allan Rank #854
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #854 for Allan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Allan ___

  • Allan James
  • Allan Robert
  • Allan John
  • Allan Thomas
  • Allan Lee
  • Allan Scott

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 Allan

Colin Duncan Kenneth Ross Janet

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allan or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Allan at #854 in the United States.

What do Allan and Amelia mean?

Allan means "rock, harmony" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Allan and Amelia boy or girl names?

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

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