Amelia vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#87
Total SSA Count
3,892
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ryan Rank #87

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #87 for Ryan.

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

Ryan ___

  • Ryan James
  • Ryan Michael
  • Ryan Patrick
  • Ryan Thomas
  • Ryan Cole
  • Ryan Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ryan

Connor Aidan Brendan Kaitlyn Meghan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ryan more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ryan mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Amelia and Ryan boy or girl names?

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

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