Ames vs Boyd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,215 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blond, yellow-haired"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic buidhe

Scottish Irish American Australian

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Ames Rank #2,018

Boyd Rank #2,215

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2215 for Boyd.

Is Ames or Boyd more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Boyd at #2215 in the United States.

What do Ames and Boyd mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Boyd means "blond, yellow-haired" (Scottish Gaelic buidhe origin).

Are Ames and Boyd boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Boyd is primarily a boy name.