Amelia vs Davis

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

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#646
Total SSA Count
429
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dave, Dav

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Davis Rank #646

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #646 for Davis.

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

Davis ___

  • Davis James
  • Davis Lee
  • Davis Gray
  • Davis Cole
  • Davis Scott
  • Davis Flynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Davis

Harrison Fletcher Adelaide Emerson Waverly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Davis more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Davis mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Amelia and Davis boy or girl names?

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

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