Ames vs Basil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Eastern European Middle Eastern

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Ames Rank #2,018

Basil Rank #2,026

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2026 for Basil.

Is Ames or Basil more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Basil at #2026 in the United States.

What do Ames and Basil mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin).

Are Ames and Basil boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Basil is primarily a boy name.