Amelia vs Gilbert

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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Gilbert

Boy #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

Cultural Roots

English French American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,397
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gil, Bert, Gibby

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Gilbert Rank #1,397

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

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

Gilbert ___

  • Gilbert James
  • Gilbert Edward
  • Gilbert Thomas
  • Gilbert Arthur
  • Gilbert Henry
  • Gilbert Owen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Gilbert

Arthur Edmund Herbert Clarence Reginald

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Gilbert more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Gilbert mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are Amelia and Gilbert boy or girl names?

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

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