Amelia vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Amelia Rank #3

Richard Rank #232

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Amelia or Richard more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Richard mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Richard boy or girl names?

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