Ames vs Elion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,127 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"most high, exalted one"

Origin: Hebrew Elyon

Jewish American Israeli

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Ames Rank #2,018

Elion Rank #2,127

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2127 for Elion.

Is Ames or Elion more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Elion at #2127 in the United States.

What do Ames and Elion mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Elion means "most high, exalted one" (Hebrew Elyon origin).

Are Ames and Elion boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Elion is primarily a boy name.