Ames vs Craig

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #1,840 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rocky cliff, crag"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (creag)

Scottish Welsh British American Australian

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Ames Rank #2,018

Craig Rank #1,840

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Craig more popular?

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Craig mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin).

Are Ames and Craig boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Craig is primarily a boy name.