Amelia vs Sherman

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

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Sherman

Boy #4,733 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shearer of woolen cloth, cloth cutter"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,733
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sherm

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Sherman Rank #4,733

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4733 for Sherman.

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

Sherman ___

  • Sherman James
  • Sherman Lee
  • Sherman Allen
  • Sherman Wayne
  • Sherman Dale
  • Sherman Eugene

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Sherman

Howard Eugene Gerald Marcia Beverly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Sherman more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Sherman at #4733 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Sherman mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Sherman means "shearer of woolen cloth, cloth cutter" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Sherman boy or girl names?

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

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