Amelia vs Deegan

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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Deegan

Boy #1,678 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of the black-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,678
Total SSA Count
100
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dee, Deeg

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Deegan Rank #1,678

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1678 for Deegan.

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

Deegan ___

  • Deegan James
  • Deegan Patrick
  • Deegan Cole
  • Deegan Ryan
  • Deegan John
  • Deegan Quinn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Deegan

Keegan Ronan Callum Regan Tiernan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Deegan more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Deegan at #1678 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Deegan mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Deegan means "descendant of the black-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Deegan boy or girl names?

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

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