Amelia vs Ted

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
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Ted

Boy #2,917 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,917
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Teddy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ted Rank #2,917

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2917 for Ted.

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

Ted ___

  • Ted James
  • Ted William
  • Ted Alexander
  • Ted Charles
  • Ted Henry
  • Ted Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ted

Fred Jack Oliver Anna Lucy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ted more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ted at #2917 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ted mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ted means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Ted boy or girl names?

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

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