Amelia vs Elmer

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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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Elmer Rank #1,169

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1169 for Elmer.

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

Elmer ___

  • Elmer Lee
  • Elmer Wayne
  • Elmer Ray
  • Elmer Dale
  • Elmer Gene
  • Elmer Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Elmer

Harold Walter Dorothy Mildred Clifford

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Elmer more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Elmer mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Elmer boy or girl names?

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

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