Amelia vs Arthur

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

✓ All Clear
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Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

English French Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#105
Total SSA Count
3,318
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Art, Artie

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Arthur Rank #105

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #105 for Arthur.

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

Arthur ___

  • Arthur James
  • Arthur William
  • Arthur Henry
  • Arthur Frederick
  • Arthur George
  • Arthur Edmund

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Arthur

Theodore Edmund Cecily Rosalind Frederick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Arthur more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Arthur mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Amelia and Arthur boy or girl names?

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

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