Amelia vs Dave

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

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Dave

Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,019
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Davey, Davy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Dave Rank #2,019

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2019 for Dave.

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

Dave ___

  • Dave James
  • Dave Michael
  • Dave Thomas
  • Dave William
  • Dave Paul
  • Dave Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Dave

Mark Paul John Linda Carol

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Dave more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Dave at #2019 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Dave mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Dave boy or girl names?

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

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