Amelia vs Darrick

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
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Darrick

Boy #5,707 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

American English Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,707
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dare, Rick, Ricky

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Darrick Rank #5,707

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5707 for Darrick.

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

Darrick ___

  • Darrick James
  • Darrick Lee
  • Darrick Wayne
  • Darrick Scott
  • Darrick Allen
  • Darrick Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Darrick

Brandon Tyler Ashley Brittany Trevor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Darrick more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Darrick at #5707 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Darrick mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Darrick means "ruler of the people" (Old High German origin).

Are Amelia and Darrick boy or girl names?

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

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