Amelia vs Cortland

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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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Cortland Rank #5,259

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5259 for Cortland.

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

Cortland ___

  • Cortland James
  • Cortland Alexander
  • Cortland William
  • Cortland Edward
  • Cortland Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Cortland

Preston Sterling Whitney Camden Hadley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Cortland more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Cortland at #5259 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Cortland mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Cortland means "short land, curtailed land" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Cortland boy or girl names?

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

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