Amelia vs Irvin

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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Irvin

Boy #2,081 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"green/fresh river"

Origin: Brittonic/Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,081
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Irv, Erv

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Irvin Rank #2,081

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2081 for Irvin.

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

Irvin ___

  • Irvin James
  • Irvin Lee
  • Irvin Dale
  • Irvin Wayne
  • Irvin Ray
  • Irvin Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Irvin

Eugene Harold Gloria Mildred Walter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Irvin more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Irvin at #2081 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Irvin mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Irvin means "green/fresh river" (Brittonic/Celtic origin).

Are Amelia and Irvin boy or girl names?

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

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