Amelia vs Montgomery

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

Montgomery

Boy #1,089 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"Gomeric's mountain, power mountain"

Origin: Old French/Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,089
Total SSA Count
199
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Monty, Mont, Gomery

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Montgomery Rank #1,089

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1089 for Montgomery.

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

Montgomery ___

  • Montgomery James
  • Montgomery William
  • Montgomery Charles
  • Montgomery Edward
  • Montgomery Hugh
  • Montgomery Frederick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Montgomery

Wellington Harriet Archibald Cordelia Winston

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Montgomery more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Montgomery at #1089 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Montgomery mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Montgomery means "Gomeric's mountain, power mountain" (Old French/Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Montgomery boy or girl names?

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

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