Amelia vs Tatum

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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Tatum

Boy #195 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cheerful settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#195
Total SSA Count
1,833
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Tatum Rank #195

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #195 for Tatum.

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

Tatum ___

  • Tatum James
  • Tatum Michael
  • Tatum Alexander
  • Tatum Lee
  • Tatum Blake
  • Tatum River

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Tatum

Hudson Easton Colton Avery Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Tatum more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Tatum at #195 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Tatum mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Tatum means "cheerful settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Tatum boy or girl names?

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

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