Amelia vs Rory

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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Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#226
Total SSA Count
1,594
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Rory Rank #226

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #226 for Rory.

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

Rory ___

  • Rory James
  • Rory Patrick
  • Rory Thomas
  • Rory Owen
  • Rory Finn
  • Rory Declan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Rory

Finn Declan Maeve Siobhan Kieran

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Rory more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Rory mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Rory boy or girl names?

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

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