Amelia vs Dorcas

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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Dorcas

Girl #6,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gazelle"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Christian/Biblical American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,126
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dory, Dorcey

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Dorcas Rank #6,126

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6126 for Dorcas.

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

Dorcas ___

  • Dorcas Grace
  • Dorcas Anne
  • Dorcas Marie
  • Dorcas Faith
  • Dorcas Hope
  • Dorcas Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Dorcas

Tabitha Priscilla Lydia Phineas Cornelius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Dorcas more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Dorcas at #6126 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Dorcas mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Dorcas means "gazelle" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Dorcas boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Dorcas is primarily a girl name.

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