Amelia vs Mercedes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mercedes

Girl #1,455 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"mercies, graces, favors"

Origin: Spanish/Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latino/Hispanic Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,455
Total SSA Count
151
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mercy, Sadie, Merci

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Mercedes Rank #1,455

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1455 for Mercedes.

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

Mercedes ___

  • Mercedes Lucia
  • Mercedes Isabel
  • Mercedes Valentina
  • Mercedes Grace
  • Mercedes Rose
  • Mercedes Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mercedes

Valentina Isabella Carmela Alejandro Rafael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Mercedes more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Mercedes at #1455 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Mercedes mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Mercedes means "mercies, graces, favors" (Spanish/Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Mercedes boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Mercedes is primarily a girl name.

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