Amelia vs Nevan

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
Full profile for Amelia →

Nevan

Boy #5,527 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little saint, holy one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,527
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nev

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Nevan →

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Nevan Rank #5,527

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5527 for Nevan.

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

Nevan ___

  • Nevan James
  • Nevan Patrick
  • Nevan Thomas
  • Nevan Michael
  • Nevan Sean
  • Nevan Brendan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nevan

Declan Finn Saoirse Niamh Cormac

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Nevan more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nevan at #5527 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Nevan mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Nevan means "little saint, holy one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Nevan boy or girl names?

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

More Comparisons

Nevan vs Amelia Amelia vs Emery Amelia vs Rose Amelia vs Ivy Amelia vs Eloise
← Full profile: Amelia ← Full profile: Nevan Browse all baby names