Amelia vs Samuel

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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Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish Christian American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17
Total SSA Count
8,310
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Sammy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Samuel Rank #17

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #17 for Samuel.

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

Samuel ___

  • Samuel James
  • Samuel Thomas
  • Samuel Alexander
  • Samuel Joseph
  • Samuel Edward
  • Samuel Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Samuel

Eleanor Hannah Nathan Rebecca Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Samuel more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Samuel at #17 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Samuel mean?

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

Are Amelia and Samuel boy or girl names?

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

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