Amelia vs Gisel

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

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Gisel Rank #5,393

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5393 for Gisel.

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

Gisel ___

  • Gisel Marie
  • Gisel Rose
  • Gisel Elise
  • Gisel Renee
  • Gisel Louise
  • Gisel Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Gisel

Colette Brigitte Henri Louis Margot

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Gisel more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Gisel at #5393 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Gisel mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Gisel means "pledge, surety" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Gisel boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Gisel is primarily a girl name.

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