Amelia vs Cathryn

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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Cathryn

Girl #6,716 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek (katharos)

Cultural Roots

Welsh English Greek Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,716
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cath, Cat, Cathy

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Cathryn Rank #6,716

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6716 for Cathryn.

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

Cathryn ___

  • Cathryn Anne
  • Cathryn Elizabeth
  • Cathryn Louise
  • Cathryn Grace
  • Cathryn Jane
  • Cathryn Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Cathryn

Eleanor Margaret William Edward Charlotte

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Cathryn more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Cathryn at #6716 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Cathryn mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Cathryn means "pure, clear" (Greek (katharos) origin).

Are Amelia and Cathryn boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Cathryn is primarily a girl name.

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