Amelia vs Moses

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

Moses

Boy #506 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"drawn out of water"

Origin: Hebrew via Egyptian

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American African-American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#506
Total SSA Count
603
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mose, Mo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Moses Rank #506

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #506 for Moses.

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

Moses ___

  • Moses James
  • Moses Elijah
  • Moses David
  • Moses Emmanuel
  • Moses Abraham
  • Moses Isaac

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Moses

Elijah Abraham Solomon Miriam Deborah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Moses more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Moses at #506 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Moses mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Moses means "drawn out of water" (Hebrew via Egyptian origin).

Are Amelia and Moses boy or girl names?

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

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