Ames vs Brighton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #1,987 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright homestead, bright town"

Origin: Old English Beorthelm's tun

English American

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Ames Rank #2,018

Brighton Rank #1,987

Brighton is more popular, ranked #1987 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Brighton more popular?

Brighton is more popular, ranked #1987 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Brighton mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Brighton means "bright homestead, bright town" (Old English Beorthelm's tun origin).

Are Ames and Brighton boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Brighton is primarily a boy name.