Ames vs Evans

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #1,880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Evan"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Ames Rank #2,018

Evans Rank #1,880

Evans is more popular, ranked #1880 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Evans more popular?

Evans is more popular, ranked #1880 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Evans mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Evans means "son of Evan" (Welsh origin).

Are Ames and Evans boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Evans is primarily a boy name.