Ames vs Gene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,910 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"well-born, of noble descent"

Origin: Greek

American English French

15 High Risk

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Ames Rank #2,018

Gene Rank #1,910

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Gene more popular?

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Gene mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin).

Are Ames and Gene boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Gene is primarily a boy name.