Ames vs Dave

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

English American European

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Ames Rank #2,018

Dave Rank #2,019

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2019 for Dave.

Is Ames or Dave more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Dave at #2019 in the United States.

What do Ames and Dave mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ames and Dave boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Dave is primarily a boy name.