Amelia vs Maxine

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
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Maxine

Girl #521 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#521
Total SSA Count
591
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Max, Maxi, Maxie

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Maxine Rank #521

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #521 for Maxine.

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

Maxine ___

  • Maxine Rose
  • Maxine Jane
  • Maxine Claire
  • Maxine Louise
  • Maxine Marie
  • Maxine Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Maxine

Josephine Vivienne Genevieve Theodore Augustus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Maxine more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Maxine at #521 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Maxine mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Maxine means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Maxine boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Maxine is primarily a girl name.

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