Ames vs Holt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

English American British

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Ames Rank #2,018

Holt Rank #1,918

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Holt more popular?

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Holt mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin).

Are Ames and Holt boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Holt is primarily a boy name.