Amelia vs Otis

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

Otis

Boy #733 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealth, fortune"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#733
Total SSA Count
358
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ots

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Otis Rank #733

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #733 for Otis.

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

Otis ___

  • Otis James
  • Otis Lee
  • Otis Ray
  • Otis Gray
  • Otis Dean
  • Otis Miles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Otis

Hazel Mabel Rufus Arlo Clementine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Otis more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Otis at #733 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Otis mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Otis means "wealth, fortune" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Otis boy or girl names?

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

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