Ames vs Buckley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,030 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"buck's meadow, deer clearing"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

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Ames Rank #2,018

Buckley Rank #2,030

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2030 for Buckley.

Is Ames or Buckley more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Buckley at #2030 in the United States.

What do Ames and Buckley mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Buckley means "buck's meadow, deer clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Ames and Buckley boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Buckley is primarily a boy name.