Amelia vs Derek

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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Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Dutch German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#258
Total SSA Count
1,355
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dere, Rick

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Derek Rank #258

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #258 for Derek.

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

Derek ___

  • Derek James
  • Derek Lee
  • Derek Michael
  • Derek Thomas
  • Derek Allen
  • Derek Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Derek

Kyle Brandon Ashley Megan Chad

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Derek more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Derek mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Derek boy or girl names?

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

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