Amelia vs Guinevere

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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Guinevere

Girl #947 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"white phantom, fair spirit"

Origin: Old Welsh (Gwenhwyfar)

Cultural Roots

Welsh English Arthurian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#947
Total SSA Count
277
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Guin, Ginny, Evie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Guinevere Rank #947

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #947 for Guinevere.

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

Guinevere ___

  • Guinevere Rose
  • Guinevere Jane
  • Guinevere Elizabeth
  • Guinevere Mary
  • Guinevere Grace
  • Guinevere Clare

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Guinevere

Arthur Lancelot Morgan Isolde Percival

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Guinevere more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Guinevere at #947 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Guinevere mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Guinevere means "white phantom, fair spirit" (Old Welsh (Gwenhwyfar) origin).

Are Amelia and Guinevere boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Guinevere is primarily a girl name.

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