Amelia vs Darell

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

Darell

Boy #1,952 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,952
Total SSA Count
80
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Darell Rank #1,952

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1952 for Darell.

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

Darell ___

  • Darell James
  • Darell Lee
  • Darell Wayne
  • Darell Scott
  • Darell Allen
  • Darell Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Darell

Terrell Dwayne Shanice Marcus Latonya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Darell more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Darell at #1952 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Darell mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Darell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy)" (Norman French origin).

Are Amelia and Darell boy or girl names?

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

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