Amelia vs Gates

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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Gates

Boy #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,229
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gat, Gaie, Gatkins

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Gates Rank #3,229

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3229 for Gates.

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

Gates ___

  • Gates William
  • Gates Henry
  • Gates Thomas
  • Gates James
  • Gates Alexander
  • Gates Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Gates

Jobs Edison Tesla Darwin Newton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Gates more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Gates at #3229 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Gates mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin).

Are Amelia and Gates boy or girl names?

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

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