Ames vs Daryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (Norman village)"

Origin: Norman French

English American French

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Ames Rank #2,018

Daryl Rank #2,002

Daryl is more popular, ranked #2002 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Daryl more popular?

Daryl is more popular, ranked #2002 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Daryl mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Daryl means "from Airelle (Norman village)" (Norman French origin).

Are Ames and Daryl boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Daryl is primarily a boy name.