Amelia vs Margo

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
Margo Rank #544

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #544 for Margo.

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

Margo ___

  • Margo Rose
  • Margo Louise
  • Margo Claire
  • Margo Josephine
  • Margo Elise
  • Margo Lane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Margo

Hugo Cleo Felix Iris Otto

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Margo more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Margo at #544 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Margo mean?

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

Are Amelia and Margo boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Margo is primarily a girl name.

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