Amelia vs Gannon

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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Gannon

Boy #1,861 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fair-skinned, son of the fair one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,861
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gan

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Gannon Rank #1,861

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1861 for Gannon.

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

Gannon ___

  • Gannon James
  • Gannon Patrick
  • Gannon Finn
  • Gannon Riley
  • Gannon Cole
  • Gannon William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Gannon

Finn Declan Cillian Sienna Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Gannon more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Gannon at #1861 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Gannon mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Gannon means "fair-skinned, son of the fair one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Gannon boy or girl names?

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

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