Ames vs Henderson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,087 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Hendry (Henry)"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American Caribbean

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Ames Rank #2,018

Henderson Rank #2,087

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2087 for Henderson.

Is Ames or Henderson more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Henderson at #2087 in the United States.

What do Ames and Henderson mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Henderson means "son of Hendry (Henry)" (Scottish origin).

Are Ames and Henderson boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Henderson is primarily a boy name.