Alton vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alton

Boy #1,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"old town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,572
Total SSA Count
110
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alton Rank #1,572
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1572 for Alton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alton ___

  • Alton James
  • Alton Ray
  • Alton Lee
  • Alton Wayne
  • Alton Gene
  • Alton Dale

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 Alton

Clarence Elton Vernon Edna Norma

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alton or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Alton at #1572 in the United States.

What do Alton and Amelia mean?

Alton means "old town, settlement" (Old English origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Alton and Amelia boy or girl names?

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

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