Ames vs Arley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,054 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hare meadow"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Ames Rank #2,018

Arley Rank #2,054

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2054 for Arley.

Is Ames or Arley more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Arley at #2054 in the United States.

What do Ames and Arley mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Arley means "hare meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Ames and Arley boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Arley is primarily a boy name.