Amelia vs Fred

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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Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English German American Scandinavian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,686
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Freddy, Freddie

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Fred Rank #1,686

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1686 for Fred.

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

Fred ___

  • Fred James
  • Fred William
  • Fred George
  • Fred Arthur
  • Fred Henry
  • Fred Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Fred

George Arthur Mabel Harriet Edith

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Fred more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Fred mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Amelia and Fred boy or girl names?

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

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