Amelia vs Joyce

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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Joyce

Girl #1,042 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lord"

Origin: Breton via Old French

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,042
Total SSA Count
240
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Joy

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Joyce Rank #1,042

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1042 for Joyce.

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

Joyce ___

  • Joyce Ann
  • Joyce Marie
  • Joyce Elizabeth
  • Joyce Louise
  • Joyce Carol
  • Joyce Ellen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Joyce

Shirley Gloria Dorothy Raymond Donald

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Joyce more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Joyce at #1042 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Joyce mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Joyce means "lord" (Breton via Old French origin).

Are Amelia and Joyce boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Joyce is primarily a girl name.

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