Ames vs Arvik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #6,602 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bowhead whale"

Origin: Inuktitut

Inuit Canadian Arctic Greenlandic

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Ames Rank #2,018

Arvik Rank #6,602

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #6602 for Arvik.

Is Ames or Arvik more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Arvik at #6602 in the United States.

What do Ames and Arvik mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Arvik means "bowhead whale" (Inuktitut origin).

Are Ames and Arvik boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Arvik is primarily a boy name.