Amelia vs Toby

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

Toby

Boy #1,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is good"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Australian British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,106
Total SSA Count
194
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Tobe

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Toby Rank #1,106

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1106 for Toby.

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

Toby ___

  • Toby James
  • Toby Alexander
  • Toby William
  • Toby John
  • Toby Miles
  • Toby George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Toby

Charlie Freddie Rosie Molly Harry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Toby more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Toby at #1106 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Toby mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Toby boy or girl names?

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

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