Ames vs Dan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ames Rank #2,018

Dan Rank #1,931

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Dan more popular?

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Dan mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ames and Dan boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Dan is primarily a boy name.