Ames vs Brigham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bridge homestead"

Origin: Old English

American English Mormon/LDS

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Ames Rank #2,018

Brigham Rank #2,191

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2191 for Brigham.

Is Ames or Brigham more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Brigham at #2191 in the United States.

What do Ames and Brigham mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Brigham means "bridge homestead" (Old English origin).

Are Ames and Brigham boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Brigham is primarily a boy name.