Amelia vs Langston

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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Langston

Boy #912 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"long stone settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#912
Total SSA Count
256
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lang, Langy

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Langston Rank #912

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #912 for Langston.

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

Langston ___

  • Langston James
  • Langston Lee
  • Langston Cole
  • Langston Reid
  • Langston Miles
  • Langston Hayes

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Langston

Zora Harlem Ella Miles Ida

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Langston more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Langston at #912 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Langston mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Langston means "long stone settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Langston boy or girl names?

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

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