Ames vs Donte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #1,984 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lasting, enduring"

Origin: Italian/Latin

Italian American African-American

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Ames Rank #2,018

Donte Rank #1,984

Donte is more popular, ranked #1984 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Donte more popular?

Donte is more popular, ranked #1984 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Donte mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Donte means "lasting, enduring" (Italian/Latin origin).

Are Ames and Donte boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Donte is primarily a boy name.