Ames vs Alek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #1,976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Ames Rank #2,018

Alek Rank #1,976

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Alek more popular?

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Alek mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Alek means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Ames and Alek boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Alek is primarily a boy name.