Ames vs Fulton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,072 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"settlement by a bird-trap"

Origin: Old English

American English Scottish

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Ames Rank #2,018

Fulton Rank #2,072

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2072 for Fulton.

Is Ames or Fulton more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Fulton at #2072 in the United States.

What do Ames and Fulton mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Fulton means "settlement by a bird-trap" (Old English origin).

Are Ames and Fulton boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Fulton is primarily a boy name.