Amelia vs Cortez

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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Cortez

Boy #2,001 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"courteous, polite"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Hispanic Spanish Mexican American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,001
Total SSA Count
77
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cort, Tez

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Cortez Rank #2,001

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2001 for Cortez.

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

Cortez ___

  • Cortez Antonio
  • Cortez Miguel
  • Cortez James
  • Cortez Emanuel
  • Cortez Xavier
  • Cortez Deon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Cortez

Diego Rodrigo Valentina Carmen Marisol

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Cortez more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Cortez at #2001 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Cortez mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Cortez means "courteous, polite" (Spanish origin).

Are Amelia and Cortez boy or girl names?

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

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