Amelia vs Darcy

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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Darcy

Girl #984 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Arcy (Norman French place name)"

Origin: French/Norman

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#984
Total SSA Count
262
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Darce, Dar

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Darcy Rank #984

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #984 for Darcy.

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

Darcy ___

  • Darcy Rose
  • Darcy Jane
  • Darcy Elizabeth
  • Darcy Mae
  • Darcy Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Darcy

Jane Eleanor Lydia Bingley Wentworth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Darcy more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Darcy at #984 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Darcy mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Darcy means "from Arcy (Norman French place name)" (French/Norman origin).

Are Amelia and Darcy boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Darcy is primarily a girl name.

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