Amelia vs Evalyn

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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Evalyn

Girl #1,354 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"wished for child, desired"

Origin: Norman French/Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,354
Total SSA Count
168
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Evie, Eva, Ev

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Evalyn Rank #1,354

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1354 for Evalyn.

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

Evalyn ___

  • Evalyn Rose
  • Evalyn Grace
  • Evalyn Claire
  • Evalyn Mae
  • Evalyn Jane
  • Evalyn Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Evalyn

Theodore Adelaide Jasper Cecily Edmund

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Evalyn more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Evalyn at #1354 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Evalyn mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Evalyn means "wished for child, desired" (Norman French/Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Evalyn boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Evalyn is primarily a girl name.

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