Amelia vs Emmett

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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Emmett

Boy #119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"truth, from Hebrew Emmet meaning truth or faithfulness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#119
Total SSA Count
3,001
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Emmett Rank #119

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #119 for Emmett.

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

Emmett ___

  • Emmett James
  • Emmett Cole
  • Emmett Ray
  • Emmett John
  • Emmett Gray
  • Emmett Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Emmett

Archer Evelyn Hazel Finn Clara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Emmett more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Emmett at #119 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Emmett mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Emmett means "truth, from Hebrew Emmet meaning truth or faithfulness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Emmett boy or girl names?

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

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