Amelia vs Carrigan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carrigan

Girl #6,514 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Corraidhín (little spear)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,514
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Carri, Cari, Carra

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Carrigan Rank #6,514

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6514 for Carrigan.

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

Carrigan ___

  • Carrigan Rose
  • Carrigan Grace
  • Carrigan Mae
  • Carrigan Claire
  • Carrigan Faith
  • Carrigan Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Carrigan

Brennan Declan Nolan Fiona Riordan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Carrigan more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Carrigan at #6514 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Carrigan mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Carrigan means "descendant of Corraidhín (little spear)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Carrigan boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Carrigan is primarily a girl name.

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