Amelia vs Boston

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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Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#628
Total SSA Count
449
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bo, Bos

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Boston Rank #628

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #628 for Boston.

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

Boston ___

  • Boston James
  • Boston Lee
  • Boston William
  • Boston Reid
  • Boston Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Boston

Austin Denver Hudson Brooklyn Camden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Boston more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Boston at #628 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Boston mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Boston boy or girl names?

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

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