Amelia vs Gregory

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

Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Roman Catholic Eastern Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#538
Total SSA Count
553
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Greg

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Gregory Rank #538

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #538 for Gregory.

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

Gregory ___

  • Gregory James
  • Gregory Thomas
  • Gregory Michael
  • Gregory William
  • Gregory Alexander
  • Gregory Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Gregory

Catherine Elizabeth Margaret Thomas Nicholas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Gregory more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Gregory at #538 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Gregory mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Gregory boy or girl names?

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

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