Amelia vs Dawson

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
Dawson Rank #139

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #139 for Dawson.

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

Dawson ___

  • Dawson James
  • Dawson Cole
  • Dawson Lee
  • Dawson Blake
  • Dawson Reid
  • Dawson Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Dawson

Hudson Easton Greyson Harper Presley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Dawson more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Dawson mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Amelia and Dawson boy or girl names?

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

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