Amelia vs Tom

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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Tom

Boy #2,829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,829
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tommy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Tom Rank #2,829

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2829 for Tom.

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

Tom ___

  • Tom James
  • Tom William
  • Tom Edward
  • Tom Henry
  • Tom Alexander
  • Tom Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Tom

Jack Harry Charlie George Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Tom more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Tom at #2829 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Tom mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Tom means "twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Amelia and Tom boy or girl names?

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

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