Amelia vs Edward

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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Edward

Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#228
Total SSA Count
1,584
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Ted

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Edward Rank #228

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #228 for Edward.

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

Edward ___

  • Edward James
  • Edward William
  • Edward Thomas
  • Edward Charles
  • Edward Henry
  • Edward George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Edward

Charlotte Eleanor Margaret William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Edward more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Edward mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Edward boy or girl names?

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

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