Amelia vs Brent

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

Brent

Boy #1,658 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"high place, hill top"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

English American Canadian Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,658
Total SSA Count
102
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bre, Bry, Brie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Brent Rank #1,658

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1658 for Brent.

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

Brent ___

  • Brent James
  • Brent Michael
  • Brent Lee
  • Brent Alan
  • Brent Scott
  • Brent Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Brent

Brett Todd Chad Heather Tammy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Brent more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Brent at #1658 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Brent mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Brent means "high place, hill top" (Celtic origin).

Are Amelia and Brent boy or girl names?

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

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