Amy vs Mallory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amy

Girl #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, much loved"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#228
Total SSA Count
1,344
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Mallory

Girl #412 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"unfortunate, ill-omened"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#412
Total SSA Count
765
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mal, Mally

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amy Rank #228
Mallory Rank #412

Amy is more popular, ranked #228 vs #412 for Mallory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amy ___

  • Amy Rose
  • Amy Grace
  • Amy Elizabeth
  • Amy Louise
  • Amy Jane
  • Amy Marie

Mallory ___

  • Mallory Jane
  • Mallory Kate
  • Mallory Anne
  • Mallory Grace
  • Mallory Claire
  • Mallory Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amy

Emma Claire Beth Kate Sara

If you choose Mallory

Courtney Whitney Kelsey Trevor Spencer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amy or Mallory more popular?

Amy is more popular, ranked #228 compared to Mallory at #412 in the United States.

What do Amy and Mallory mean?

Amy means "beloved, much loved" (Old French origin). Mallory means "unfortunate, ill-omened" (Old French origin).

Are Amy and Mallory boy or girl names?

Amy is primarily a girl name. Mallory is primarily a girl name.

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