Amelia vs Jean

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
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Jean

Boy #1,141 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French Scottish Belgian Swiss

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,141
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Jean Rank #1,141

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1141 for Jean.

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

Jean ___

  • Jean Pierre
  • Jean Louis
  • Jean Claude
  • Jean Paul
  • Jean Marc
  • Jean Henri

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Jean

Marie Monique Pierre Claude Sylvie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Jean more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Jean at #1141 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Jean mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Jean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Amelia and Jean boy or girl names?

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

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