Ames vs Blair

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,167 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"battlefield (poetic extension)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Canadian

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Ames Rank #2,018

Blair Rank #2,167

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2167 for Blair.

Is Ames or Blair more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Blair at #2167 in the United States.

What do Ames and Blair mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Blair means "battlefield (poetic extension)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ames and Blair boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Blair is primarily a boy name.