Amelia vs Carlo

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
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Carlo

Boy #918 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#918
Total SSA Count
253
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Carl, Lito, Car

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Carlo Rank #918

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #918 for Carlo.

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

Carlo ___

  • Carlo Antonio
  • Carlo Giovanni
  • Carlo Matteo
  • Carlo Lorenzo
  • Carlo Salvatore
  • Carlo Francesco

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Carlo

Marco Luca Sofia Giulia Lorenzo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Carlo more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Carlo at #918 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Carlo mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Carlo means "free man" (Old High German origin).

Are Amelia and Carlo boy or girl names?

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

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