Amelia vs Regan

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

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Regan

Girl #2,346 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little king, royal one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,346
Total SSA Count
78
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rege, Rea

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Regan Rank #2,346

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2346 for Regan.

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

Regan ___

  • Regan Grace
  • Regan Claire
  • Regan Marie
  • Regan Jane
  • Regan Elizabeth
  • Regan Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Regan

Declan Fiona Connell Maeve Cian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Regan more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Regan at #2346 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Regan mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Regan means "little king, royal one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Regan boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Regan is primarily a girl name.

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