Amelia vs Holden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holden

Boy #281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"deep valley; hollow valley"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#281
Total SSA Count
1,205
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Holdy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Holden Rank #281

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #281 for Holden.

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

Holden ___

  • Holden James
  • Holden Cole
  • Holden William
  • Holden Thomas
  • Holden Gray
  • Holden Reed

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Holden

Hudson Parker Wren Sloane Sawyer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Holden more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Holden at #281 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Holden mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Holden means "deep valley; hollow valley" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Holden boy or girl names?

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

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