Amelia vs Gustavo

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Gustavo

Boy #641 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"staff of the Goths"

Origin: Old Norse/Gothic (Gautstafr)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#641
Total SSA Count
437
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gus, Tavo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Gustavo Rank #641

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #641 for Gustavo.

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

Gustavo ___

  • Gustavo Antonio
  • Gustavo Rafael
  • Gustavo Miguel
  • Gustavo Alejandro
  • Gustavo Enrique

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Gustavo

Rodrigo Catalina Mateo Valentina Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Gustavo more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Gustavo at #641 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Gustavo mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Gustavo means "staff of the Goths" (Old Norse/Gothic (Gautstafr) origin).

Are Amelia and Gustavo boy or girl names?

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

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