Amelia vs Irving

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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Irving

Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Jewish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,618
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Irv, Irvy

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Irving Rank #1,618

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1618 for Irving.

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

Irving ___

  • Irving Samuel
  • Irving Harold
  • Irving Leonard
  • Irving Bernard
  • Irving Walter
  • Irving Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Irving

Milton Howard Sylvia Dorothy Ethel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Irving more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Irving mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Amelia and Irving boy or girl names?

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

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