Ames vs Arvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,122 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"friend of the army, warrior's friend"

Origin: Old High German

American German Dutch

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Ames Rank #2,018

Arvin Rank #2,122

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2122 for Arvin.

Is Ames or Arvin more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Arvin at #2122 in the United States.

What do Ames and Arvin mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Arvin means "friend of the army, warrior's friend" (Old High German origin).

Are Ames and Arvin boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Arvin is primarily a boy name.