Ames vs Henley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #1,876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the high woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Ames Rank #2,018

Henley Rank #1,876

Henley is more popular, ranked #1876 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Henley more popular?

Henley is more popular, ranked #1876 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Henley mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Henley means "from the high woodland clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Ames and Henley boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Henley is primarily a boy name.