Amelia vs Ellenor

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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Ellenor

Girl #6,345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek via Old French

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,345
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Nell, Nora

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ellenor Rank #6,345

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6345 for Ellenor.

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

Ellenor ___

  • Ellenor Grace
  • Ellenor Rose
  • Ellenor Jane
  • Ellenor Claire
  • Ellenor Louise
  • Ellenor Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ellenor

Arthur Oliver Cecily Harriet Edmund

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ellenor more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ellenor at #6345 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ellenor mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ellenor means "bright, shining one" (Greek via Old French origin).

Are Amelia and Ellenor boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Ellenor is primarily a girl name.

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