Amelia vs Brigid

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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Brigid

Girl #2,660 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted, high one"

Origin: Proto-Celtic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,660
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Brid, Biddy, Bridie

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Brigid Rank #2,660

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2660 for Brigid.

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

Brigid ___

  • Brigid Maeve
  • Brigid Fiona
  • Brigid Grace
  • Brigid Rose
  • Brigid Aoife
  • Brigid Siobhan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Brigid

Aoife Saoirse Cormac Finn Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Brigid more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Brigid at #2660 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Brigid mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Brigid means "exalted, high one" (Proto-Celtic origin).

Are Amelia and Brigid boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Brigid is primarily a girl name.

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