Ames vs Ellison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,058 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Ellis"

Origin: English

English American

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Ames Rank #2,018

Ellison Rank #2,058

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2058 for Ellison.

Is Ames or Ellison more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Ellison at #2058 in the United States.

What do Ames and Ellison mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Ellison means "son of Ellis" (English origin).

Are Ames and Ellison boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Ellison is primarily a boy name.