Ames vs Addison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #1,937 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Adam"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Ames Rank #2,018

Addison Rank #1,937

Addison is more popular, ranked #1937 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Addison more popular?

Addison is more popular, ranked #1937 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Addison mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Addison means "son of Adam" (Old English origin).

Are Ames and Addison boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Addison is primarily a boy name.