Ames vs Artist

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,859 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who creates art"

Origin: Latin via English

American English

12 High Risk

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Ames Rank #2,018

Artist Rank #1,859

Artist is more popular, ranked #1859 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Artist more popular?

Artist is more popular, ranked #1859 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Artist mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Artist means "one who creates art" (Latin via English origin).

Are Ames and Artist boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Artist is primarily a boy name.