Amelia vs Darlene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darlene

Girl #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"darling, dear beloved one"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,803
Total SSA Count
111
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dar, Darley, Dee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Darlene Rank #1,803

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1803 for Darlene.

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

Darlene ___

  • Darlene Marie
  • Darlene Ann
  • Darlene Jean
  • Darlene Sue
  • Darlene Lynn
  • Darlene Kay

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Darlene

Charlene Marlene Gary Dennis Cheryl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Darlene more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Darlene at #1803 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Darlene mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Darlene means "darling, dear beloved one" (American English origin).

Are Amelia and Darlene boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Darlene is primarily a girl name.

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