Amelia vs Dru

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

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Dru

Boy #2,389 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"vision, ghost"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,389
Total SSA Count
59
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dru

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Dru Rank #2,389

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2389 for Dru.

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

Dru ___

  • Dru James
  • Dru Alexander
  • Dru Michael
  • Dru Lee
  • Dru Cole
  • Dru Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Dru

Bram Colt Sloane Crew Blake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Dru more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Dru at #2389 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Dru mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Dru means "vision, ghost" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Dru boy or girl names?

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

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