Amelia vs Kendell

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

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kendell Rank #3,529

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3529 for Kendell.

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

Kendell ___

  • Kendell James
  • Kendell Lee
  • Kendell Ray
  • Kendell Wayne
  • Kendell Scott
  • Kendell Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kendell

Randall Darrell Donnell Sheryl Terri

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kendell more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kendell at #3529 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kendell mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kendell means "valley of the River Kent" (Old English/Old Norse origin).

Are Amelia and Kendell boy or girl names?

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

More Comparisons