Ames vs Bryar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #1,973 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, wild rose"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Ames Rank #2,018

Bryar Rank #1,973

Bryar is more popular, ranked #1973 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Bryar more popular?

Bryar is more popular, ranked #1973 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Bryar mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Bryar means "thorny shrub, wild rose" (Old English origin).

Are Ames and Bryar boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Bryar is primarily a boy name.