Ames vs Chet

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,095 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fortified camp, military settlement"

Origin: Latin

American English

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Ames Rank #2,018

Chet Rank #2,095

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2095 for Chet.

Is Ames or Chet more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Chet at #2095 in the United States.

What do Ames and Chet mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Chet means "fortified camp, military settlement" (Latin origin).

Are Ames and Chet boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Chet is primarily a boy name.