Amelia vs Douglas

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

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Douglas

Boy #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark blue water"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#855
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Doug, Dougie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Douglas Rank #855

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #855 for Douglas.

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

Douglas ___

  • Douglas James
  • Douglas William
  • Douglas Scott
  • Douglas Lee
  • Douglas Alan
  • Douglas Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Douglas

Donald Kenneth Craig Bruce Sandra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Douglas more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Douglas at #855 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Douglas mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Douglas boy or girl names?

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

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