Amelia vs Thomas

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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Thomas

Boy #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#39
Total SSA Count
6,576
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tom, Tommy, Thom

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Thomas Rank #39

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #39 for Thomas.

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

Thomas ___

  • Thomas James
  • Thomas William
  • Thomas Edward
  • Thomas Robert
  • Thomas Henry
  • Thomas Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Thomas

Elizabeth Charlotte Margaret James William

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Thomas more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Thomas at #39 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Thomas mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Amelia and Thomas boy or girl names?

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

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