Amelia vs Jo

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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Jo

Girl #4,308 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God will add, God will increase"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,308
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Jo Rank #4,308

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4308 for Jo.

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

Jo ___

  • Jo Ellen
  • Jo Marie
  • Jo Ann
  • Jo Louise
  • Jo Elise
  • Jo Catherine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Jo

Meg Beth Amy Scout Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Jo more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Jo at #4308 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Jo mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Jo means "God will add, God will increase" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Jo boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Jo is primarily a girl name.

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