Amelia vs Karol

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

Karol

Girl #3,757 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man"

Origin: Germanic via Slavic

Cultural Roots

Polish Slovak Czech Hungarian Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,757
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Karo, Karola

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Karol Rank #3,757

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3757 for Karol.

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

Karol ___

  • Karol Ania
  • Karol Zofia
  • Karol Maria
  • Karol Aleksandra
  • Karol Natalia
  • Karol Jadwiga

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Karol

Zofia Agnieszka Marek Piotr Tomasz

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Karol more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Karol at #3757 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Karol mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Karol means "free man" (Germanic via Slavic origin).

Are Amelia and Karol boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Karol is primarily a girl name.

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