Amelia vs Doris

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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Doris

Girl #2,193 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Dorian woman; from Doris (ancient Greek region)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,193
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dorie, Dory

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Doris Rank #2,193

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2193 for Doris.

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

Doris ___

  • Doris Jean
  • Doris Mae
  • Doris Louise
  • Doris Ann
  • Doris Ruth
  • Doris Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Doris

Agnes Mildred Ethel Norman Walter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Doris more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Doris at #2193 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Doris mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Doris means "Dorian woman; from Doris (ancient Greek region)" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Doris boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Doris is primarily a girl name.

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