Amelia vs Percy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,256
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Perce

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Percy Rank #1,256

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1256 for Percy.

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

Percy ___

  • Percy James
  • Percy Arthur
  • Percy Edmund
  • Percy Oliver
  • Percy George
  • Percy Fox

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Percy

Atticus Hugo Harriet Clem Gus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Percy more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Percy mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Amelia and Percy boy or girl names?

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

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