Amelia vs Lucious

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

Lucious

Boy #4,142 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"light, bringer of light"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,142
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lu, Luce

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Lucious Rank #4,142

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4142 for Lucious.

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

Lucious ___

  • Lucious James
  • Lucious Alexander
  • Lucious Emmanuel
  • Lucious Darius
  • Lucious Marcus
  • Lucious Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lucious

Darius Marcus Xavier Seraphina Aurelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Lucious more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lucious at #4142 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Lucious mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Lucious means "light, bringer of light" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Lucious boy or girl names?

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

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