Amelia vs Grettel

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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Grettel

Girl #2,359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin via Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Swiss American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,359
Total SSA Count
78
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gret, Greta

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Grettel Rank #2,359

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2359 for Grettel.

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

Grettel ___

  • Grettel Rose
  • Grettel Marie
  • Grettel Anne
  • Grettel Jane
  • Grettel Louise
  • Grettel Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Grettel

Hansel Liesel Friedrich Greta Elsa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Grettel more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Grettel at #2359 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Grettel mean?

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

Are Amelia and Grettel boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Grettel is primarily a girl name.

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