Amelia vs Sawyer

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Sawyer Rank #132

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #132 for Sawyer.

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

Sawyer ___

  • Sawyer James
  • Sawyer Lee
  • Sawyer Cole
  • Sawyer Reid
  • Sawyer Finn
  • Sawyer Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Sawyer

Scout Hunter Harper Finn Wyatt

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Sawyer more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Sawyer at #132 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Sawyer mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Sawyer means "sawyer, lumber worker" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Sawyer boy or girl names?

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

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