Ames vs Floyd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,176 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anglicization of Welsh Llwyd"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American African-American

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Ames Rank #2,018

Floyd Rank #2,176

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2176 for Floyd.

Is Ames or Floyd more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Floyd at #2176 in the United States.

What do Ames and Floyd mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin).

Are Ames and Floyd boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Floyd is primarily a boy name.