Amelia vs Merion

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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Merion

Boy #19,441 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Meirionnydd; of the Welsh coastal region"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,441
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Meri, Mer

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Merion Rank #19,441

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #19441 for Merion.

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

Merion ___

  • Merion James
  • Merion Owen
  • Merion David
  • Merion Rhys

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Merion

Idris Emrys Rhys Caradoc

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Merion more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Merion at #19441 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Merion mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Merion means "From Meirionnydd; of the Welsh coastal region" (Welsh origin).

Are Amelia and Merion boy or girl names?

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

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