Amelia vs Glenn

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

All Clear

Glenn

Boy #1,366 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"valley, narrow glen"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,366
Total SSA Count
138
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gle, Gly, Glie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Glenn Rank #1,366

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1366 for Glenn.

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

Glenn ___

  • Glenn Michael
  • Glenn Robert
  • Glenn Thomas
  • Glenn Alan
  • Glenn David
  • Glenn Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Glenn

Craig Scott Donna Linda Bruce

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Glenn more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Glenn at #1366 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Glenn mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Glenn means "valley, narrow glen" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Glenn boy or girl names?

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

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