Amelia vs Melvin

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

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Melvin

Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#876
Total SSA Count
275
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Melvin Rank #876

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #876 for Melvin.

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

Melvin ___

  • Melvin James
  • Melvin Ray
  • Melvin Lee
  • Melvin Wayne
  • Melvin Dean
  • Melvin Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Melvin

Dennis Gary Roger Carol Shirley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Melvin more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Melvin mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Melvin boy or girl names?

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

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