Amelia vs Jeffery

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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Jeffery

Boy #1,306 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge of peace, divine peace"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,306
Total SSA Count
150
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jeff, Jeffy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Jeffery Rank #1,306

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1306 for Jeffery.

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

Jeffery ___

  • Jeffery Alan
  • Jeffery Scott
  • Jeffery James
  • Jeffery Michael
  • Jeffery Dean
  • Jeffery Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Jeffery

David Brian Mark Susan Karen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Jeffery more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Jeffery at #1306 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Jeffery mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Jeffery means "pledge of peace, divine peace" (Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Amelia and Jeffery boy or girl names?

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

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