Amelia vs Rufus

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

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Rufus

Boy #4,188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"red-haired, auburn-haired"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Ancient Roman European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,188
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rufe, Rue

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Rufus Rank #4,188

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4188 for Rufus.

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

Rufus ___

  • Rufus James
  • Rufus Henry
  • Rufus George
  • Rufus Arthur
  • Rufus Thomas
  • Rufus William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Rufus

Archie Clementine Bertie Eugenie Wilfred

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Rufus more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Rufus at #4188 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Rufus mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Rufus boy or girl names?

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

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