Ames vs Gannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #1,861 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fair-skinned, son of the fair one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Celtic

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Ames Rank #2,018

Gannon Rank #1,861

Gannon is more popular, ranked #1861 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Gannon more popular?

Gannon is more popular, ranked #1861 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Gannon mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Gannon means "fair-skinned, son of the fair one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ames and Gannon boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Gannon is primarily a boy name.