Amelia vs Marylou

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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Marylou

Girl #4,929 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, star of the sea (Mary) + famous warrior (Lou)"

Origin: Hebrew + Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,929
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mary, Lou, ML

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Marylou Rank #4,929

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4929 for Marylou.

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

Marylou ___

  • Marylou Ann
  • Marylou Grace
  • Marylou Jane
  • Marylou Rose
  • Marylou Elizabeth
  • Marylou Sue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Marylou

Betty Jo Billie Dolly Bobby Jimmy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Marylou more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Marylou at #4929 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Marylou mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Marylou means "beloved, star of the sea (Mary) + famous warrior (Lou)" (Hebrew + Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Marylou boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Marylou is primarily a girl name.

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