Amelia vs Avery

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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Avery

Girl #31 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of elves"

Origin: Old English Aelfric via Norman French Aubery

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
5,632
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ave, Avie

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Avery Rank #31

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #31 for Avery.

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

Avery ___

  • Avery Grace
  • Avery Rose
  • Avery Mae
  • Avery Jane
  • Avery Kate
  • Avery Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Avery

Parker Blake Logan Riley Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Avery more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Avery at #31 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Avery mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Avery means "ruler of elves" (Old English Aelfric via Norman French Aubery origin).

Are Amelia and Avery boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Avery is primarily a girl name.

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