Amelia vs Ottis

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

Ottis

Boy #6,337 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Wealthy, prosperous warrior"

Origin: Old Germanic 'aud' (wealth) + warrior suffix

Cultural Roots

American English Germanic African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,337
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ott, Otts

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ottis Rank #6,337

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6337 for Ottis.

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

Ottis ___

  • Ottis James
  • Ottis Ray
  • Ottis Lee
  • Ottis Monroe
  • Ottis Dean
  • Ottis Calvin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ottis

Arlo Cletus Rufus Vida Mabel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ottis more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ottis at #6337 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ottis mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ottis means "Wealthy, prosperous warrior" (Old Germanic 'aud' (wealth) + warrior suffix origin).

Are Amelia and Ottis boy or girl names?

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

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