Amelia vs Tess

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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Tess

Girl #1,774 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to harvest, reaper"

Origin: Greek therizo

Cultural Roots

English Irish American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,774
Total SSA Count
113
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Tess Rank #1,774

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1774 for Tess.

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

Tess ___

  • Tess Anne
  • Tess Elaine
  • Tess Miriam
  • Tess Jo
  • Tess Louise
  • Tess Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Tess

Nora Alice Cecily Arthur Edmund

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Tess more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Tess at #1774 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Tess mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Tess means "to harvest, reaper" (Greek therizo origin).

Are Amelia and Tess boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Tess is primarily a girl name.

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