Amelia vs William

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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William

Boy #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector, strong-willed guardian"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10
Total SSA Count
10,596
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Will, Bill, Billy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
William Rank #10

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #10 for William.

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

William ___

  • William James
  • William Thomas
  • William Henry
  • William Alexander
  • William Edward
  • William Charles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose William

Charlotte Eleanor Amelia Olivia Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or William more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to William at #10 in the United States.

What do Amelia and William mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). William means "resolute protector, strong-willed guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and William boy or girl names?

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

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