Amelia vs Anderson

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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Anderson

Boy #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Andrew (manly)"

Origin: Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic

Cultural Roots

American Scottish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#357
Total SSA Count
943
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Andy, Anders, Ander

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Anderson Rank #357

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #357 for Anderson.

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

Anderson ___

  • Anderson James
  • Anderson Lee
  • Anderson Blake
  • Anderson Cole
  • Anderson Reid
  • Anderson Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Anderson

Harrison Parker Quinn Elliot Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Anderson more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Anderson at #357 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Anderson mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Anderson means "son of Andrew (manly)" (Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic origin).

Are Amelia and Anderson boy or girl names?

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

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