Alexander vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Russian Scottish German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#27
Total SSA Count
7,517
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Alex, Xander, Alec

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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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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alexander Rank #27
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #27 for Alexander.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexander ___

  • Alexander James
  • Alexander William
  • Alexander John
  • Alexander Thomas
  • Alexander Henry
  • Alexander Charles

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alexander

Charlotte Victoria William Sophia Edward

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexander or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Alexander at #27 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Amelia mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Alexander and Amelia boy or girl names?

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

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