Amelia vs Jude

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

Jude

Boy #156 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"praised, he will be praised"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Biblical European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#156
Total SSA Count
2,284
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Jude Rank #156

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #156 for Jude.

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

Jude ___

  • Jude Alexander
  • Jude Michael
  • Jude William
  • Jude Henry
  • Jude Oliver
  • Jude Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Jude

Violet Iris Leo Felix Eliza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Jude more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Jude at #156 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Jude mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Jude means "praised, he will be praised" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Jude boy or girl names?

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

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