Amelia vs Dempsey

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
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Dempsey Rank #2,845

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

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

Dempsey ___

  • Dempsey James
  • Dempsey Patrick
  • Dempsey Flynn
  • Dempsey Sean
  • Dempsey Cole
  • Dempsey Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Dempsey

Finnegan Callahan Brennan Clancy Tierney

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Dempsey more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Dempsey mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Dempsey boy or girl names?

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

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