Amelia vs Vaughn

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Vaughn Rank #1,188

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1188 for Vaughn.

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

Vaughn ___

  • Vaughn James
  • Vaughn Michael
  • Vaughn Alexander
  • Vaughn William
  • Vaughn Henry
  • Vaughn Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Vaughn

Brooks Camden Reid Sloane Greer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Vaughn more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Vaughn at #1188 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Vaughn mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Vaughn means "small, junior" (Welsh origin).

Are Amelia and Vaughn boy or girl names?

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

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