Amelia vs Jeanette

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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Jeanette

Girl #2,769 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,769
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan, Jeannie, Nettie

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Jeanette Rank #2,769

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2769 for Jeanette.

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

Jeanette ___

  • Jeanette Marie
  • Jeanette Louise
  • Jeanette Anne
  • Jeanette Claire
  • Jeanette Rose
  • Jeanette Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Jeanette

Colette Brigitte Yvette Renée Jacques

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Jeanette more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Jeanette at #2769 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Jeanette mean?

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

Are Amelia and Jeanette boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Jeanette is primarily a girl name.

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