Amelia vs Davey

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

Davey

Boy #3,525 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,525
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dave, Day

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Davey Rank #3,525

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3525 for Davey.

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

Davey ___

  • Davey James
  • Davey John
  • Davey Lee
  • Davey Ray
  • Davey Paul
  • Davey Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Davey

Johnny Ronnie Bobby Sally Maggie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Davey more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Davey at #3525 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Davey mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Davey means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Davey boy or girl names?

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

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