Amelia vs Raymond

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

Raymond

Boy #380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#380
Total SSA Count
859
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ray, Rae, Raymie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Raymond Rank #380

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #380 for Raymond.

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

Raymond ___

  • Raymond James
  • Raymond Allen
  • Raymond Charles
  • Raymond Eugene
  • Raymond William
  • Raymond Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Raymond

Dorothy Gloria Helen Walter Donald

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Raymond more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Raymond at #380 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Raymond mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Raymond means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Raymond boy or girl names?

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

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