Amelia vs Susan

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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Susan

Girl #1,137 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,137
Total SSA Count
213
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sue, Susie, Suze

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Susan Rank #1,137

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1137 for Susan.

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

Susan ___

  • Susan Marie
  • Susan Elizabeth
  • Susan Claire
  • Susan Ann
  • Susan Louise
  • Susan Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Susan

Barbara Linda Patricia Michael David

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Susan more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Susan at #1137 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Susan mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Susan means "lily" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Susan boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Susan is primarily a girl name.

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