Amelia vs Johann

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

Johann

Boy #1,790 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew Yochanan (yo + chanan)

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Swiss Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,790
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jo, Hans, Joha

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Johann Rank #1,790

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1790 for Johann.

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

Johann ___

  • Johann Sebastian
  • Johann Friedrich
  • Johann Wilhelm
  • Johann Ludwig
  • Johann Karl
  • Johann Christoph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Johann

Helga Greta Klaus Ingrid Franz

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Johann more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Johann at #1790 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Johann mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Johann means "God is gracious" (Hebrew Yochanan (yo + chanan) origin).

Are Amelia and Johann boy or girl names?

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

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