Amelia vs Atticus

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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Atticus

Boy #277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Attica, man of Athens"

Origin: Latin from Greek

Cultural Roots

English American classical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#277
Total SSA Count
1,223
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Atti, Cus

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Atticus Rank #277

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #277 for Atticus.

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

Atticus ___

  • Atticus James
  • Atticus Cole
  • Atticus Reed
  • Atticus Grant
  • Atticus Henry
  • Atticus Finch

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Atticus

Scout Harper Boo Josephine Milo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Atticus more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Atticus at #277 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Atticus mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Atticus means "from Attica, man of Athens" (Latin from Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Atticus boy or girl names?

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

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