Amelia vs Kevin

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

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English Irish American German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#196
Total SSA Count
1,822
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kev

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kevin Rank #196

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #196 for Kevin.

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

Kevin ___

  • Kevin James
  • Kevin Michael
  • Kevin Patrick
  • Kevin Thomas
  • Kevin Daniel
  • Kevin Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kevin

Brian Patrick Ryan Megan Erin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kevin more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kevin mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Kevin boy or girl names?

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

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