Amelia vs Americus

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

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Americus

Boy #37,943 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler, powerful ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Latin

Cultural Roots

American Latin Italian Germanic Hungarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#37,943
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ameri, Ricky, Rick

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Americus Rank #37,943

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #37943 for Americus.

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

Americus ___

  • Americus James
  • Americus Cole
  • Americus Henry
  • Americus Reid
  • Americus Tate
  • Americus Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Americus

Augustus Cornelius Florence Columbia Theodore

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Americus more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Americus at #37943 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Americus mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Americus means "home ruler, powerful ruler" (Germanic via Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Americus boy or girl names?

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

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