Amelia vs Darrin

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

Darrin

Boy #3,404 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, rocky hill"

Origin: Irish/Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,404
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar, Darry

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Darrin Rank #3,404

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3404 for Darrin.

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

Darrin ___

  • Darrin James
  • Darrin Lee
  • Darrin Scott
  • Darrin Michael
  • Darrin Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Darrin

Kevin Dennis Sharon Donna Karen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Darrin more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Darrin at #3404 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Darrin mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Darrin means "great, rocky hill" (Irish/Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Darrin boy or girl names?

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

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