Amelia vs Ellen

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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Ellen

Girl #1,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,032
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Nell

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ellen Rank #1,032

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1032 for Ellen.

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

Ellen ___

  • Ellen Grace
  • Ellen Marie
  • Ellen Louise
  • Ellen Ann
  • Ellen Jane
  • Ellen Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ellen

Alice Clara Hugh Arthur Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ellen more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ellen at #1032 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ellen mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Ellen boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Ellen is primarily a girl name.

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