Amelia vs Gunner

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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Gunner

Boy #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bold warrior"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian American Norwegian Danish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#520
Total SSA Count
587
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Gun

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Gunner Rank #520

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #520 for Gunner.

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

Gunner ___

  • Gunner Lee
  • Gunner James
  • Gunner Wade
  • Gunner Dean
  • Gunner Cole
  • Gunner Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Gunner

Hunter Wyatt Maverick Brynn Stella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Gunner more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Gunner at #520 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Gunner mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Gunner means "bold warrior" (Old Norse origin).

Are Amelia and Gunner boy or girl names?

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

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