Amelia vs Espen

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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Espen

Boy #3,690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine bear, god-bear"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Norwegian Scandinavian Danish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,690
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Espi

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Espen Rank #3,690

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3690 for Espen.

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

Espen ___

  • Espen James
  • Espen William
  • Espen Lee
  • Espen John
  • Espen Cole
  • Espen Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Espen

Signe Astrid Gunnar Leif Sigrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Espen more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Espen at #3690 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Espen mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Espen means "divine bear, god-bear" (Old Norse origin).

Are Amelia and Espen boy or girl names?

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

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