Amelia vs Leroy

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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Leroy

Boy #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the king"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

French African American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#864
Total SSA Count
278
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Roy, Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Leroy Rank #864

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #864 for Leroy.

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

Leroy ___

  • Leroy James
  • Leroy Wayne
  • Leroy Ray
  • Leroy Eugene
  • Leroy Dale
  • Leroy Curtis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Leroy

Delroy Elroy Curtis Eugene Loretta

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Leroy more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Leroy at #864 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Leroy mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin).

Are Amelia and Leroy boy or girl names?

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

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