Ames vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English (patronymic)

English Brazilian Portuguese American

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Ames Rank #2,018

Edson Rank #1,835

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Edson more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Edson mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Ames and Edson boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.