Amelia vs Xander

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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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Xander Rank #216

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #216 for Xander.

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

Xander ___

  • Xander James
  • Xander Cole
  • Xander Reid
  • Xander Blake
  • Xander Grey
  • Xander Miles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Xander

Zoe Luna Felix Axel Cleo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Xander more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Xander mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Xander boy or girl names?

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

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