Amelia vs Elroy

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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Elroy

Boy #4,236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the king"

Origin: Old French (le roi)

Cultural Roots

American English French African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,236
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El, Roy

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Elroy Rank #4,236

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4236 for Elroy.

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

Elroy ___

  • Elroy James
  • Elroy Dean
  • Elroy Augustus
  • Elroy Vincent
  • Elroy Francis
  • Elroy Wallace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Elroy

Dexter Clyde Loretta Harriet Roscoe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Elroy more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Elroy at #4236 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Elroy mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Elroy means "the king" (Old French (le roi) origin).

Are Amelia and Elroy boy or girl names?

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

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