Ames vs Hiro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,121 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"generous, tolerant"

Origin: Japanese kanji 寛

Japanese American Japanese-American

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Ames Rank #2,018

Hiro Rank #2,121

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2121 for Hiro.

Is Ames or Hiro more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Hiro at #2121 in the United States.

What do Ames and Hiro mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Hiro means "generous, tolerant" (Japanese kanji 寛 origin).

Are Ames and Hiro boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Hiro is primarily a boy name.