Amelia vs Gretchen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Gretchen Rank #3,569

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3569 for Gretchen.

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

Gretchen ___

  • Gretchen Rose
  • Gretchen Marie
  • Gretchen Louise
  • Gretchen Anne
  • Gretchen Elise
  • Gretchen Clare

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Gretchen

Liesel Heidi Ernst Klaus Ingrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Gretchen more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Gretchen at #3569 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Gretchen mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Gretchen means "pearl" (Greek via Latin (via Margaret) origin).

Are Amelia and Gretchen boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Gretchen is primarily a girl name.

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