Amelia vs Deirdre

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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Wrenley Magnolia Melody Claire

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Deirdre

Girl #11,460 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #11,460
Total SSA Count: 10
Nicknames: Dei, Deir, Deiry

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3

Deirdre Rank #11,460

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #11460 for Deirdre.

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

Deirdre ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Deirdre

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Deirdre more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Deirdre at #11460 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Deirdre mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Deirdre boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Deirdre is primarily a girl name.

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