Amelia vs Colleen

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
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Colleen

Girl #2,797 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"girl, young woman"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Irish-American Scottish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,797
Total SSA Count
60
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Collie, Cole, Coco

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Colleen Rank #2,797

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2797 for Colleen.

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

Colleen ___

  • Colleen Marie
  • Colleen Ann
  • Colleen Patricia
  • Colleen Frances
  • Colleen Rose
  • Colleen Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Colleen

Bridget Siobhan Patrick Kieran Maureen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Colleen more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Colleen at #2797 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Colleen mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Colleen means "girl, young woman" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Colleen boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Colleen is primarily a girl name.

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