Amelia vs Arlene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Arlene

Girl #1,817 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish/Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,817
Total SSA Count
111
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arly, Arlie, Lena

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Arlene Rank #1,817

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1817 for Arlene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

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

Arlene ___

  • Arlene Marie
  • Arlene Rose
  • Arlene Jean
  • Arlene Ann
  • Arlene Louise
  • Arlene Kay

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Arlene

Shirley Beverly Donna Gary Dennis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Arlene more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Arlene at #1817 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Arlene mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Arlene means "pledge, oath" (Irish/Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Arlene boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Arlene is primarily a girl name.

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