Amelia vs Darrel

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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Darrel

Boy #5,336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (beloved place)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

American English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,336
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dare, Rel

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Darrel Rank #5,336

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5336 for Darrel.

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

Darrel ___

  • Darrel James
  • Darrel Wayne
  • Darrel Eugene
  • Darrel Allen
  • Darrel Scott
  • Darrel Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Darrel

Brenda Debra Dwayne Terrence Cheryl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Darrel more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Darrel at #5336 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Darrel mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Darrel means "from Airelle (beloved place)" (Norman French origin).

Are Amelia and Darrel boy or girl names?

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

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