Ames vs Earl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

English American African American

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Ames Rank #2,018

Earl Rank #2,165

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2165 for Earl.

Is Ames or Earl more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Earl at #2165 in the United States.

What do Ames and Earl mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Earl means "nobleman, warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Ames and Earl boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Earl is primarily a boy name.