Amelia vs Marjorie

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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Marjorie

Girl #822 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#822
Total SSA Count
334
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marge, Margie, Madge

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Marjorie Rank #822

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #822 for Marjorie.

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

Marjorie ___

  • Marjorie Anne
  • Marjorie Louise
  • Marjorie Claire
  • Marjorie Jane
  • Marjorie Rose
  • Marjorie Ellen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Marjorie

Theodore Dorothy Walter Agnes Harold

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Marjorie more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Marjorie at #822 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Marjorie mean?

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

Are Amelia and Marjorie boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Marjorie is primarily a girl name.

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