Ames vs Elton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Ames Rank #2,018

Elton Rank #2,085

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2085 for Elton.

Is Ames or Elton more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Elton at #2085 in the United States.

What do Ames and Elton mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Elton means "old settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Ames and Elton boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Elton is primarily a boy name.