Ames vs Gaines

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #6,557 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to gain, to win, to cultivate"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Ames Rank #2,018

Gaines Rank #6,557

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #6557 for Gaines.

Is Ames or Gaines more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Gaines at #6557 in the United States.

What do Ames and Gaines mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Gaines means "to gain, to win, to cultivate" (Old French origin).

Are Ames and Gaines boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Gaines is primarily a boy name.