Amelia vs Ellis

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

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Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#273
Total SSA Count
1,250
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ellis Rank #273

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #273 for Ellis.

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

Ellis ___

  • Ellis James
  • Ellis Thomas
  • Ellis Reid
  • Ellis Cole
  • Ellis Grant
  • Ellis Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ellis

Wren Nora Iris Cora Theo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ellis more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ellis mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Amelia and Ellis boy or girl names?

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

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