Amelia vs Brett

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

Brett

Boy #1,061 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"a Breton, person from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,061
Total SSA Count
205
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bre, Bry, Brie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Brett Rank #1,061

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1061 for Brett.

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

Brett ___

  • Brett James
  • Brett Allen
  • Brett Lee
  • Brett Michael
  • Brett Thomas
  • Brett Andrew

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Brett

Chad Craig Troy Heath Brent

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Brett more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Brett at #1061 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Brett mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Brett means "a Breton, person from Brittany" (Celtic/Old French origin).

Are Amelia and Brett boy or girl names?

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

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