Amelia vs Odyssey

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

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Odyssey Rank #5,405

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5405 for Odyssey.

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

Odyssey ___

  • Odyssey Rose
  • Odyssey Mae
  • Odyssey June
  • Odyssey Claire
  • Odyssey Pearl
  • Odyssey Sage

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Odyssey

Atlas Journey Phoenix Lyric Zephyr

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Odyssey more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Odyssey at #5405 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Odyssey mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Odyssey means "long journey, epic voyage" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Odyssey boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Odyssey is primarily a girl name.

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