Amelia vs Rick

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
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Rick

Boy #2,948 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"powerful ruler, brave leader"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American German Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,948
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ricky, Ric

Playground Safety Score

56 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Rick Rank #2,948

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2948 for Rick.

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

Rick ___

  • Rick James
  • Rick Allen
  • Rick Lee
  • Rick Wayne
  • Rick Dale
  • Rick Martin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Rick

Tom Mike Donna Diane Karen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Rick more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Rick at #2948 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Rick mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Rick means "powerful ruler, brave leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Rick boy or girl names?

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

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