Amelia vs Leon

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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Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave, lion-hearted"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#141
Total SSA Count
2,547
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Leo, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Leon Rank #141

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #141 for Leon.

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

Leon ___

  • Leon James
  • Leon Alexander
  • Leon Nathaniel
  • Leon Michael
  • Leon Charles
  • Leon Andrew

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Leon

Felix Otto Clara Mia Hugo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Leon more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Leon mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Leon means "brave, lion-hearted" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Leon boy or girl names?

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

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