Amelia vs Dylan

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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Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28
Total SSA Count
7,464
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dyl

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Dylan Rank #28

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #28 for Dylan.

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

Dylan ___

  • Dylan James
  • Dylan Thomas
  • Dylan Lee
  • Dylan Ryan
  • Dylan Paul
  • Dylan Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Dylan

Owen Rowan Nora Fiona Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Dylan more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Dylan at #28 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Dylan mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are Amelia and Dylan boy or girl names?

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

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