Ames vs Dezmond

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #1,839 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man from South Munster (south Munster province)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish British American African-American

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Ames Rank #2,018

Dezmond Rank #1,839

Dezmond is more popular, ranked #1839 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Dezmond more popular?

Dezmond is more popular, ranked #1839 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Dezmond mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Dezmond means "man from South Munster (south Munster province)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ames and Dezmond boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Dezmond is primarily a boy name.