Amelia vs Sam

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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Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#652
Total SSA Count
423
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sammy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Sam Rank #652

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #652 for Sam.

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

Sam ___

  • Sam James
  • Sam Lee
  • Sam Alexander
  • Sam William
  • Sam Cole
  • Sam David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Sam

Jack Lucy Ella Tom Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Sam more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Sam mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Sam boy or girl names?

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

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