Amelie vs Bridget

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelie

Girl #712 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"hardworking, industrious"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French German Belgian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#712
Total SSA Count
394
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Meli, Lee

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Bridget

Girl #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength, power, virtue"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scandinavian Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#704
Total SSA Count
398
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bri, Bridge, Biddy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelie Rank #712
Bridget Rank #704

Bridget is more popular, ranked #704 vs #712 for Amelie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelie ___

  • Amelie Rose
  • Amelie Claire
  • Amelie June
  • Amelie Louise
  • Amelie Grace
  • Amelie Noelle

Bridget ___

  • Bridget Ann
  • Bridget Marie
  • Bridget Rose
  • Bridget Elizabeth
  • Bridget Clare
  • Bridget Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelie

Margot Colette Louis Henri Eloise

If you choose Bridget

Patrick Brendan Siobhan Fiona Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelie or Bridget more popular?

Bridget is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Amelie at #712 in the United States.

What do Amelie and Bridget mean?

Amelie means "hardworking, industrious" (Germanic origin). Bridget means "strength, power, virtue" (Old Irish origin).

Are Amelie and Bridget boy or girl names?

Amelie is primarily a girl name. Bridget is primarily a girl name.

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