Amelia vs Shaun

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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Shaun

Boy #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,568
Total SSA Count
110
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sha, Shy, Shie

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Shaun Rank #1,568

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1568 for Shaun.

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

Shaun ___

  • Shaun Michael
  • Shaun Patrick
  • Shaun Thomas
  • Shaun James
  • Shaun Robert
  • Shaun Anthony

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Shaun

Liam Kieran Bridget Fiona Conor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Shaun more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Shaun at #1568 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Shaun mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Amelia and Shaun boy or girl names?

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

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