Amelia vs Lavern

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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Lavern

Boy #4,147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"alder tree, from the grove"

Origin: French/Latin

Cultural Roots

French English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,147
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Vern, La

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Lavern Rank #4,147

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4147 for Lavern.

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

Lavern ___

  • Lavern James
  • Lavern Eugene
  • Lavern Frederick
  • Lavern Thomas
  • Lavern Raymond
  • Lavern Earl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lavern

Verdell Delroy Shirley Maxine Darlene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Lavern more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lavern at #4147 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Lavern mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Lavern means "alder tree, from the grove" (French/Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Lavern boy or girl names?

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

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