Ames vs Emile

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #1,920 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to emulate"

Origin: Latin Aemilius

French Belgian Swiss English

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Ames Rank #2,018

Emile Rank #1,920

Emile is more popular, ranked #1920 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Emile more popular?

Emile is more popular, ranked #1920 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Emile mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Emile means "rival, eager to emulate" (Latin Aemilius origin).

Are Ames and Emile boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Emile is primarily a boy name.