Amelia vs Hermes

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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Hermes

Boy #3,980 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"messenger of the gods"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Roman European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,980
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hermy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Hermes Rank #3,980

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3980 for Hermes.

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

Hermes ___

  • Hermes Apollo
  • Hermes Orion
  • Hermes Leo
  • Hermes Magnus
  • Hermes Felix

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Hermes

Apollo Athena Artemis Daphne Orion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Hermes more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Hermes at #3980 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Hermes mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Hermes means "messenger of the gods" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Hermes boy or girl names?

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

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