Amelia vs Jansen

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

Jansen

Boy #2,836 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jan (John)"

Origin: Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Scandinavian American South African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,836
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan, Jans

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Jansen Rank #2,836

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2836 for Jansen.

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

Jansen ___

  • Jansen Cole
  • Jansen Reid
  • Jansen Gray
  • Jansen William
  • Jansen Thomas
  • Jansen Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Jansen

Jensen Henley Larson Quinn Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Jansen more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Jansen at #2836 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Jansen mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Jansen means "son of Jan (John)" (Dutch origin).

Are Amelia and Jansen boy or girl names?

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

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