Amelia vs Brodie

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

Brodie

Boy #966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic brothach

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Australian Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#966
Total SSA Count
233
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Brod

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Brodie Rank #966

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #966 for Brodie.

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

Brodie ___

  • Brodie James
  • Brodie Scott
  • Brodie Lee
  • Brodie Alexander
  • Brodie Hugh
  • Brodie Callum

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Brodie

Hamish Isla Callum Skye Angus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Brodie more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Brodie at #966 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Brodie mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Brodie means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic brothach origin).

Are Amelia and Brodie boy or girl names?

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

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