Amelia vs John

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

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John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Johnny, Jack, Jonny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
John Rank #21

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #21 for John.

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

John ___

  • John Thomas
  • John Michael
  • John William
  • John Patrick
  • John Edward
  • John Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose John

Mary James Catherine Patrick Elizabeth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or John more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to John at #21 in the United States.

What do Amelia and John mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and John boy or girl names?

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

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