Amelia vs Andersen

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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Andersen

Boy #4,505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Anders; son of the manly one"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Danish Norwegian Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,505
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Anders, Andy, Ander

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Andersen Rank #4,505

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4505 for Andersen.

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

Andersen ___

  • Andersen James
  • Andersen William
  • Andersen Lee
  • Andersen Thomas
  • Andersen Cole
  • Andersen Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Andersen

Henderson Harrison Emerson Magnolia Ingrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Andersen more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Andersen at #4505 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Andersen mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Andersen means "son of Anders; son of the manly one" (Old Norse origin).

Are Amelia and Andersen boy or girl names?

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

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