Ames vs Duane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American English

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Ames Rank #2,018

Duane Rank #2,090

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2090 for Duane.

Is Ames or Duane more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Duane at #2090 in the United States.

What do Ames and Duane mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Duane means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ames and Duane boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Duane is primarily a boy name.