Amelia vs Jacques

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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Jacques

Boy #2,375 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who takes the heel"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French Belgian Canadian Swiss

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,375
Total SSA Count
59
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jac, Jack

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Jacques Rank #2,375

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2375 for Jacques.

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

Jacques ___

  • Jacques Henri
  • Jacques Pierre
  • Jacques Louis
  • Jacques François
  • Jacques André
  • Jacques Émile

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Jacques

Pierre Henri Amélie Colette Isabelle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Jacques more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Jacques at #2375 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Jacques mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Jacques means "supplanter, one who takes the heel" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Amelia and Jacques boy or girl names?

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

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