Amelia vs Denise

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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Denise

Girl #1,898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"devoted to the god of wine and festivity"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,898
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Deni, Dee, Nisa

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Denise Rank #1,898

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1898 for Denise.

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

Denise ___

  • Denise Marie
  • Denise Louise
  • Denise Ann
  • Denise Michelle
  • Denise Renee
  • Denise Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Denise

Diane Michelle Renee Patrice Bernard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Denise more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Denise at #1898 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Denise mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Denise means "devoted to the god of wine and festivity" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Denise boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Denise is primarily a girl name.

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