Ames vs Cornelius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,160 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"horn, strong-willed"

Origin: Latin

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Ames Rank #2,018

Cornelius Rank #2,160

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2160 for Cornelius.

Is Ames or Cornelius more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Cornelius at #2160 in the United States.

What do Ames and Cornelius mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Cornelius means "horn, strong-willed" (Latin origin).

Are Ames and Cornelius boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Cornelius is primarily a boy name.