Amelia vs Santos

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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Santos

Boy #832 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"saints, the holy ones"

Origin: Latin sanctus (holy)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Filipino Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#832
Total SSA Count
297
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Santi, San

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Santos Rank #832

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #832 for Santos.

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

Santos ___

  • Santos Angel
  • Santos Miguel
  • Santos Jose
  • Santos Luis
  • Santos Antonio
  • Santos Emilio

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Santos

Jesus Angel Carmen Cruz Pilar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Santos more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Santos at #832 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Santos mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Santos means "saints, the holy ones" (Latin sanctus (holy) origin).

Are Amelia and Santos boy or girl names?

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

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