Amelia vs Edmund

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

Edmund

Boy #1,184 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prosperity protector"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,184
Total SSA Count
175
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Ned

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Edmund Rank #1,184

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1184 for Edmund.

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

Edmund ___

  • Edmund James
  • Edmund William
  • Edmund Charles
  • Edmund George
  • Edmund Arthur
  • Edmund Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Edmund

Cecily Lucy Beatrice Theodore Frederick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Edmund more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Edmund at #1184 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Edmund mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Edmund means "prosperity protector" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Edmund boy or girl names?

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

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