Amelia vs Chauncey

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

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Chauncey Rank #2,993

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2993 for Chauncey.

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

Chauncey ___

  • Chauncey James
  • Chauncey Louis
  • Chauncey Henry
  • Chauncey Edward
  • Chauncey William
  • Chauncey Frederick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Chauncey

Reginald Percival Beatrice Millicent Aloysius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Chauncey more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Chauncey at #2993 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Chauncey mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Chauncey means "chancellor, keeper of records" (Old French origin).

Are Amelia and Chauncey boy or girl names?

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

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