Amelia vs Welles

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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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Welles Rank #3,522

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3522 for Welles.

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

Welles ___

  • Welles James
  • Welles Henry
  • Welles Thomas
  • Welles Edward
  • Welles Arthur
  • Welles George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Welles

Arden Monroe Cary Marlowe Bette

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Welles more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Welles at #3522 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Welles mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Welles means "from the spring or well" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Welles boy or girl names?

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

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