Ames vs Charley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #1,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German (Karl)

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Ames Rank #2,018

Charley Rank #1,838

Charley is more popular, ranked #1838 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Charley more popular?

Charley is more popular, ranked #1838 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Charley mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Charley means "free man, strong man" (Old High German (Karl) origin).

Are Ames and Charley boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Charley is primarily a boy name.