Amelia vs Margot

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
Margot Rank #126

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #126 for Margot.

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

Margot ___

  • Margot Rose
  • Margot Louise
  • Margot Claire
  • Margot Simone
  • Margot Elise
  • Margot Vivienne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Margot

Cecily Sylvia Hugo Felix Genevieve

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Margot more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Margot at #126 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Margot mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Margot means "pearl" (Greek via Latin French origin).

Are Amelia and Margot boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Margot is primarily a girl name.

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