Ames vs Alfie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,042 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"elf counsel, wise counselor"

Origin: Old English

English British Australian

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Ames Rank #2,018

Alfie Rank #2,042

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2042 for Alfie.

Is Ames or Alfie more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Alfie at #2042 in the United States.

What do Ames and Alfie mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Alfie means "elf counsel, wise counselor" (Old English origin).

Are Ames and Alfie boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Alfie is primarily a boy name.