Amelia vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English British American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#780
Total SSA Count
322
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hal, Haz

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Harry Rank #780

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #780 for Harry.

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

Harry ___

  • Harry James
  • Harry William
  • Harry Thomas
  • Harry George
  • Harry Edward
  • Harry Charles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Harry

William George Charlotte Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Harry more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Harry mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Harry boy or girl names?

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

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