Amelia vs Penn

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
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Penn Rank #2,952

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2952 for Penn.

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

Penn ___

  • Penn James
  • Penn Oliver
  • Penn Alexander
  • Penn Harrison
  • Penn William
  • Penn August

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Penn

Wren Slate Wells Bram Ford

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Penn more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Penn at #2952 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Penn mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Penn means "hill, headland, enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Penn boy or girl names?

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

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