Amelia vs Grey

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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Grey

Boy #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#878
Total SSA Count
274
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Grey Rank #878

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #878 for Grey.

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

Grey ___

  • Grey James
  • Grey William
  • Grey Alexander
  • Grey Thomas
  • Grey Michael
  • Grey Elliot

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Grey

Sloane River Sage Quinn Blaire

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Grey more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Grey at #878 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Grey mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Grey boy or girl names?

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

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