Amelia vs Barrett

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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Barrett

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#186
Total SSA Count
1,984
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Barry, Bear, Rhett

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Barrett Rank #186

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #186 for Barrett.

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

Barrett ___

  • Barrett James
  • Barrett Lee
  • Barrett Cole
  • Barrett Scott
  • Barrett Reid
  • Barrett Gray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Barrett

Everett Sloane Piper Colton Greer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Barrett more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Barrett mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Barrett boy or girl names?

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

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