Amelia vs Robert

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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Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

Cultural Roots

English French German Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#90
Total SSA Count
3,785
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rob, Bob, Bobby

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Robert Rank #90

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #90 for Robert.

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

Robert ___

  • Robert James
  • Robert William
  • Robert Thomas
  • Robert Edward
  • Robert Charles
  • Robert John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Robert

William James Elizabeth Catherine Edward

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Robert more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Robert at #90 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Robert mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Amelia and Robert boy or girl names?

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

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