Amelia vs Meriwether

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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Meriwether

Girl #23,967 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #23,967
Total SSA Count: 7
Nicknames: Mer, Meri, Meriy

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3

Meriwether Rank #23,967

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #23967 for Meriwether.

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

Meriwether ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Meriwether more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Meriwether at #23967 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Meriwether mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Meriwether boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Meriwether is primarily a girl name.

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