Amelia vs Dan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,931
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Danny

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Dan Rank #1,931

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1931 for Dan.

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

Dan ___

  • Dan James
  • Dan Lee
  • Dan Allen
  • Dan Scott
  • Dan Wayne
  • Dan Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Dan

Tom Sam Ben Kate Anne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Dan more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Dan mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Dan boy or girl names?

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

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