Amelia vs Delancey

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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Delancey

Boy #29,010 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Lancy, from the lancet-shaped place"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

American English Historic New York

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#29,010
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Del, Lance

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Delancey Rank #29,010

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #29010 for Delancey.

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

Delancey ___

  • Delancey James
  • Delancey William
  • Delancey Henry
  • Delancey Thomas
  • Delancey Edward
  • Delancey Brooks

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Delancey

Thatcher Pemberton Sumner Hewitt Garrison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Delancey more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Delancey at #29010 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Delancey mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Delancey means "from Lancy, from the lancet-shaped place" (French origin).

Are Amelia and Delancey boy or girl names?

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

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