Amelia vs Betty

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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Betty

Girl #1,009 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,009
Total SSA Count
253
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bet, Bett

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Betty Rank #1,009

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1009 for Betty.

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

Betty ___

  • Betty Jean
  • Betty Mae
  • Betty Lou
  • Betty Ann
  • Betty Jo
  • Betty Rae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Betty

Archie Hank Mildred Dot Freddie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Betty more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Betty at #1009 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Betty mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Betty means "God is my oath" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Betty boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Betty is primarily a girl name.

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