Amelia vs Lucas

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

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Lucas

Boy #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Lucania"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9
Total SSA Count
10,703
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Luke, Luc

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Lucas Rank #9

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #9 for Lucas.

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

Lucas ___

  • Lucas James
  • Lucas Alexander
  • Lucas Thomas
  • Lucas William
  • Lucas Henry
  • Lucas Oliver

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lucas

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Noah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Lucas more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lucas at #9 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Lucas mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Lucas means "from Lucania" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Lucas boy or girl names?

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

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