Amelia vs Jacob

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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Jacob

Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish German Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#41
Total SSA Count
6,496
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jake, Jakey, Jay

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Jacob Rank #41

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #41 for Jacob.

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

Jacob ___

  • Jacob Alexander
  • Jacob William
  • Jacob Thomas
  • Jacob Michael
  • Jacob David
  • Jacob Robert

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Jacob

Noah Elijah Isaac Hannah Rachel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Jacob more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Jacob at #41 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Jacob mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Jacob boy or girl names?

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

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