Amelia vs Denis

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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Denis

Boy #1,643 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Dionysus, god of wine"

Origin: Greek Dionysios

Cultural Roots

French Russian Eastern European Spanish-speaking Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,643
Total SSA Count
103
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Den, Deni, Denny

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Denis Rank #1,643

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1643 for Denis.

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

Denis ___

  • Denis Philippe
  • Denis Marc
  • Denis Patrick
  • Denis Pierre
  • Denis Antoine
  • Denis Julien

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Denis

Nicolas Laurent Sophie Chloe Fabien

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Denis more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Denis at #1643 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Denis mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin).

Are Amelia and Denis boy or girl names?

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

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