Ames vs Dakoda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,006 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"friend, ally"

Origin: Sioux (Dakota/Lakota)

Native American American

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Ames Rank #2,018

Dakoda Rank #2,006

Dakoda is more popular, ranked #2006 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Dakoda more popular?

Dakoda is more popular, ranked #2006 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Dakoda mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Dakoda means "friend, ally" (Sioux (Dakota/Lakota) origin).

Are Ames and Dakoda boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Dakoda is primarily a boy name.