Amelia vs Eugene

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

All Clear

Eugene

Boy #871 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"well-born, of noble birth"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Russian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#871
Total SSA Count
276
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gene

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Eugene Rank #871

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #871 for Eugene.

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

Eugene ___

  • Eugene Arthur
  • Eugene Clifford
  • Eugene Walter
  • Eugene Raymond
  • Eugene Herbert
  • Eugene Chester

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Eugene

Walter Raymond Beatrice Dorothy Mildred

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Eugene more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Eugene at #871 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Eugene mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Eugene means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Eugene boy or girl names?

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

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