Amelia vs Milton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Milton

Boy #1,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mill town, settlement by the mill"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,429
Total SSA Count
128
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Milt

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Milton Rank #1,429

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1429 for Milton.

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

Milton ___

  • Milton James
  • Milton Edward
  • Milton Charles
  • Milton Henry
  • Milton Robert
  • Milton Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Milton

Florence Eleanor Clifford Mabel Edith

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Milton more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Milton at #1429 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Milton mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Milton means "mill town, settlement by the mill" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Milton boy or girl names?

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

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