Amelia vs Wilber

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

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Wilber Rank #4,254

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4254 for Wilber.

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

Wilber ___

  • Wilber James
  • Wilber Thomas
  • Wilber Henry
  • Wilber Lee
  • Wilber Eugene
  • Wilber Franklin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Wilber

Ethel Mabel Clarence Bessie Orville

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Wilber more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Wilber at #4254 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Wilber mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Wilber means "resolute, brilliant" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Wilber boy or girl names?

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

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