Amelia vs Jack

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

Jack

Boy #15 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#15
Total SSA Count
8,434
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jackie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Jack Rank #15

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #15 for Jack.

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

Jack ___

  • Jack Henry
  • Jack Thomas
  • Jack William
  • Jack Oliver
  • Jack James
  • Jack Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Jack

Charlie Lily Oliver Sophie Harry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Jack more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Jack at #15 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Jack mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Jack means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Jack boy or girl names?

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

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