Amelia vs Darnell

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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Darnell

Boy #2,331 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hidden nook, secret alcove"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,331
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar, D

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Darnell Rank #2,331

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2331 for Darnell.

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

Darnell ___

  • Darnell James
  • Darnell Antoine
  • Darnell Marcus
  • Darnell Devon
  • Darnell Ray
  • Darnell Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Darnell

Deshawn Marcus Tanisha Keisha Jaylen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Darnell more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Darnell at #2331 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Darnell mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Darnell means "hidden nook, secret alcove" (Old French origin).

Are Amelia and Darnell boy or girl names?

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

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