Amelia vs Nicol

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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Nicol

Girl #5,771 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Scottish French English German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,771
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nic, Nicki, Cole

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Nicol Rank #5,771

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5771 for Nicol.

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

Nicol ___

  • Nicol Anne
  • Nicol Marie
  • Nicol Renée
  • Nicol Elise
  • Nicol Paige
  • Nicol Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nicol

Michel Pascal Dominique Bridget Claudia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Nicol more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nicol at #5771 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Nicol mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Nicol means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Nicol boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Nicol is primarily a girl name.

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