Ames vs Chong

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #31,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lofty, sublime"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Korean Vietnamese Hmong

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Ames Rank #2,018

Chong Rank #31,507

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #31507 for Chong.

Is Ames or Chong more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Chong at #31507 in the United States.

What do Ames and Chong mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Chong means "lofty, sublime" (Chinese origin).

Are Ames and Chong boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Chong is primarily a boy name.