Amelia vs Anthony

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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Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
6,326
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tony, Ant, Tone

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Anthony Rank #44

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #44 for Anthony.

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

Anthony ___

  • Anthony James
  • Anthony Michael
  • Anthony Robert
  • Anthony William
  • Anthony Joseph
  • Anthony Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Anthony

Michael Joseph Nicholas Maria Catherine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Anthony more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Anthony at #44 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Anthony mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Anthony boy or girl names?

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

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