Amelia vs Hermione

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

Hermione

Girl #1,674 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"wellborn, of noble stock"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek British English-speaking Literary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,674
Total SSA Count
122
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hermie, Mione, Ronnie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Hermione Rank #1,674

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1674 for Hermione.

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

Hermione ___

  • Hermione Jean
  • Hermione Rose
  • Hermione Grace
  • Hermione Claire
  • Hermione Elizabeth
  • Hermione Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Hermione

Minerva Rowena Neville Harry Luna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Hermione more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Hermione at #1674 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Hermione mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Hermione means "wellborn, of noble stock" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Hermione boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Hermione is primarily a girl name.

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