Amelia vs Genevieve

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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Genevieve

Girl #165 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"tribe woman; woman of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French English American Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#165
Total SSA Count
1,835
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Genny, Gen, Viv

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Genevieve Rank #165

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #165 for Genevieve.

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

Genevieve ___

  • Genevieve Rose
  • Genevieve Claire
  • Genevieve Louise
  • Genevieve Marie
  • Genevieve Anne
  • Genevieve Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Genevieve

Sebastian Vivienne Theodore Isabelle Raphael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Genevieve more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Genevieve at #165 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Genevieve mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Genevieve means "tribe woman; woman of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Genevieve boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Genevieve is primarily a girl name.

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