Amelia vs Margeret

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

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Margeret Rank #39,084

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #39084 for Margeret.

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

Margeret ___

  • Margeret Anne
  • Margeret Louise
  • Margeret Rose
  • Margeret Elizabeth
  • Margeret Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Margeret

Dorothy Eleanor Vivienne Catherine Edward

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Margeret more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Margeret at #39084 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Margeret mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Margeret means "pearl" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Margeret boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Margeret is primarily a girl name.

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