Amelia vs Avril

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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Avril

Girl #1,851 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"April, fourth month"

Origin: French/Latin

Cultural Roots

French English Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,851
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Avie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Avril Rank #1,851

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1851 for Avril.

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

Avril ___

  • Avril Rose
  • Avril Marie
  • Avril Claire
  • Avril Elise
  • Avril Renee
  • Avril Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Avril

Colette Julien Simone Luc Camille

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Avril more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Avril at #1851 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Avril mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Avril means "April, fourth month" (French/Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Avril boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Avril is primarily a girl name.

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