Amelia vs Eliot

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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Eliot

Boy #1,377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek Elias

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,377
Total SSA Count
137
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, El

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Eliot Rank #1,377

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1377 for Eliot.

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

Eliot ___

  • Eliot James
  • Eliot Thomas
  • Eliot Henry
  • Eliot David
  • Eliot John
  • Eliot Charles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Eliot

Oliver Theodore Hazel Clara Milo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Eliot more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Eliot at #1377 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Eliot mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Eliot means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Greek Elias origin).

Are Amelia and Eliot boy or girl names?

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

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