Amelia vs Rui

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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Rui

Boy #2,294 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"glorious ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Portuguese

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Japanese Chinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,294
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rui

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Rui Rank #2,294

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2294 for Rui.

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

Rui ___

  • Rui Antonio
  • Rui Miguel
  • Rui Carlos
  • Rui Alexandre
  • Rui Haruki
  • Rui Eito

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Rui

Ines Ana Diego Mia Sora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Rui more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Rui at #2294 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Rui mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Rui means "glorious ruler" (Germanic via Portuguese origin).

Are Amelia and Rui boy or girl names?

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

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