Amelia vs Wilbur

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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Wilbur

Boy #2,964 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute fortress, determined will"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,964
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Will, Wil, Bur

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Wilbur Rank #2,964

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2964 for Wilbur.

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

Wilbur ___

  • Wilbur James
  • Wilbur Henry
  • Wilbur Lee
  • Wilbur Scott
  • Wilbur August
  • Wilbur Owen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Wilbur

Harriet Maude Otto Mabel Cecil

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Wilbur more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Wilbur at #2964 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Wilbur mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Wilbur means "resolute fortress, determined will" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Wilbur boy or girl names?

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

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