Amelia vs Roy

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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Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#542
Total SSA Count
552
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Roy Rank #542

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #542 for Roy.

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

Roy ___

  • Roy Alan
  • Roy Lee
  • Roy James
  • Roy Thomas
  • Roy Edward
  • Roy David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Roy

Ray Dale Joyce Gene Shirley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Roy more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Roy mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Roy boy or girl names?

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

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