Amelia vs Reese

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

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Reese

Girl #190 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ardor, enthusiasm, fire"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#190
Total SSA Count
1,589
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ree, Rey, Reie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Reese Rank #190

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #190 for Reese.

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

Reese ___

  • Reese Ann
  • Reese Marie
  • Reese Lynn
  • Reese Grace
  • Reese Elaine
  • Reese Joelle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Reese

Blake Quinn Sage Brooke Cole

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Reese more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Reese at #190 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Reese mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Reese means "ardor, enthusiasm, fire" (Welsh origin).

Are Amelia and Reese boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Reese is primarily a girl name.

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