Amelia vs Cornell

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

Cornell

Boy #4,449 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"horn blower"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American African American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,449
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Nell, Corey, Neil

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Cornell Rank #4,449

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4449 for Cornell.

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

Cornell ___

  • Cornell James
  • Cornell Lee
  • Cornell Wayne
  • Cornell Anthony
  • Cornell Eugene
  • Cornell Bernard

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Cornell

Luther Harold Reginald Estelle Beverly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Cornell more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Cornell at #4449 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Cornell mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Cornell means "horn blower" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Cornell boy or girl names?

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

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