Amelia vs Flynn

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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Flynn

Boy #738 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"son of the red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#738
Total SSA Count
351
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fly, Flie, Flykins

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Flynn Rank #738

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #738 for Flynn.

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

Flynn ___

  • Flynn William
  • Flynn Thomas
  • Flynn James
  • Flynn Alexander
  • Flynn Reid
  • Flynn Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Flynn

Finn Declan Callum Rory Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Flynn more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Flynn at #738 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Flynn mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Flynn boy or girl names?

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

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