Amelia vs Clancy

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Clancy

Boy #3,215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"red warrior, son of the red warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,215
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clan

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Clancy Rank #3,215

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3215 for Clancy.

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

Clancy ___

  • Clancy Patrick
  • Clancy Finn
  • Clancy James
  • Clancy Declan
  • Clancy Rory
  • Clancy Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Clancy

Fionn Saoirse Ciarán Brigid Rónán

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Clancy more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Clancy at #3215 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Clancy mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Clancy means "red warrior, son of the red warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Clancy boy or girl names?

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

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