Amelia vs Mathew

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

Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Christian American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#941
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matt, Matty

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Mathew Rank #941

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #941 for Mathew.

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

Mathew ___

  • Mathew James
  • Mathew Thomas
  • Mathew David
  • Mathew John
  • Mathew Alexander
  • Mathew William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mathew

Luke John Sarah Emily Rachel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Mathew more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Mathew mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Mathew boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.

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