Amelia vs Ann

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

Playground Safety Score

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Ann

Girl #1,144 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian Latin

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,144
Total SSA Count
211
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Annie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ann Rank #1,144

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1144 for Ann.

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

Ann ___

  • Ann Marie
  • Ann Elizabeth
  • Ann Louise
  • Ann Grace
  • Ann Margaret
  • Ann Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ann

Mary Jane Ruth George William

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ann more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ann at #1144 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ann mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ann means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Ann boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Ann is primarily a girl name.

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