Amelia vs Madison

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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Madison

Girl #46 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Maud, son of Matthew"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#46
Total SSA Count
4,563
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddy, Madi

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Madison Rank #46

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #46 for Madison.

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

Madison ___

  • Madison Grace
  • Madison Ann
  • Madison Rose
  • Madison Claire
  • Madison Marie
  • Madison Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Madison

Olivia Emma Avery Logan Jackson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Madison more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Madison at #46 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Madison mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Madison means "son of Maud, son of Matthew" (English origin).

Are Amelia and Madison boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Madison is primarily a girl name.

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