Amelia vs August

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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August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#88
Total SSA Count
3,876
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Auggie, Gus

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
August Rank #88

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #88 for August.

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

August ___

  • August James
  • August William
  • August Cole
  • August Everett
  • August Thomas
  • August Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or August more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Amelia and August mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Amelia and August boy or girl names?

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

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