Ames vs Calder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,005 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough waters, hard stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Ames Rank #2,018

Calder Rank #2,005

Calder is more popular, ranked #2005 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Calder more popular?

Calder is more popular, ranked #2005 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Calder mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Calder means "rough waters, hard stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ames and Calder boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Calder is primarily a boy name.