Amelia vs Bradford

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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Bradford

Boy #3,012 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"broad ford, wide river crossing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,012
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Brad, Ford

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Bradford Rank #3,012

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3012 for Bradford.

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

Bradford ___

  • Bradford James
  • Bradford William
  • Bradford Scott
  • Bradford Lee
  • Bradford Allen
  • Bradford Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Bradford

Harrison Eleanor Prescott Charlotte Sutton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Bradford more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Bradford at #3012 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Bradford mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Bradford means "broad ford, wide river crossing" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Bradford boy or girl names?

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

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