Ames vs Darell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #1,952 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy)"

Origin: Norman French

English American African-American

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Ames Rank #2,018

Darell Rank #1,952

Darell is more popular, ranked #1952 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Darell more popular?

Darell is more popular, ranked #1952 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Darell mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Darell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy)" (Norman French origin).

Are Ames and Darell boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Darell is primarily a boy name.