Amelia vs Harvey

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

Harvey

Boy #244 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"battle worthy"

Origin: Old Breton

Cultural Roots

English British Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#244
Total SSA Count
1,441
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Harv

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Harvey Rank #244

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #244 for Harvey.

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

Harvey ___

  • Harvey James
  • Harvey William
  • Harvey Thomas
  • Harvey George
  • Harvey Edward
  • Harvey Jack

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Harvey

Archie Walter Edmund Violet Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Harvey more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Harvey at #244 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Harvey mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Harvey means "battle worthy" (Old Breton origin).

Are Amelia and Harvey boy or girl names?

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

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