Ames vs Cordell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rope maker, cord seller"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Ames Rank #2,018

Cordell Rank #2,141

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2141 for Cordell.

Is Ames or Cordell more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Cordell at #2141 in the United States.

What do Ames and Cordell mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Cordell means "rope maker, cord seller" (Old French origin).

Are Ames and Cordell boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Cordell is primarily a boy name.