Amelia vs Meghan

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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Meghan

Girl #1,444 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,444
Total SSA Count
152
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Meg, Meggie

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Meghan Rank #1,444

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1444 for Meghan.

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

Meghan ___

  • Meghan Rose
  • Meghan Grace
  • Meghan Anne
  • Meghan Louise
  • Meghan Kate
  • Meghan Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Meghan

Deirdre Bridget Caitlin Rowan Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Meghan more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Meghan at #1444 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Meghan mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Meghan means "pearl" (Greek via Welsh origin).

Are Amelia and Meghan boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Meghan is primarily a girl name.

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