Ames vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

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Ames Rank #2,018

Ber Rank #35,726

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Ames or Ber more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ames and Ber mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Ames and Ber boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.