Amelia vs Frederick

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
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Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#424
Total SSA Count
741
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fred, Freddy, Rick

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Frederick Rank #424

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #424 for Frederick.

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

Frederick ___

  • Frederick James
  • Frederick William
  • Frederick Charles
  • Frederick John
  • Frederick Henry
  • Frederick Louis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Frederick

Eleanor Charlotte George Arthur Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Frederick more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Frederick mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Frederick boy or girl names?

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

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