Amelia vs Madden

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

Madden

Boy #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#690
Total SSA Count
392
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mad, Maddie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Madden Rank #690

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #690 for Madden.

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

Madden ___

  • Madden James
  • Madden Lee
  • Madden Scott
  • Madden Cole
  • Madden Blake
  • Madden Quinn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Madden

Brayden Caden Paige Riley Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Madden more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Madden at #690 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Madden mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Madden boy or girl names?

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

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