Ames vs Indiana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,153 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"land of the Indians"

Origin: American English

American

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Ames Rank #2,018

Indiana Rank #2,153

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2153 for Indiana.

Is Ames or Indiana more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Indiana at #2153 in the United States.

What do Ames and Indiana mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Indiana means "land of the Indians" (American English origin).

Are Ames and Indiana boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Indiana is primarily a boy name.