Ames vs Irvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,081 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green/fresh river"

Origin: Brittonic/Celtic

Scottish English American Irish

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Ames Rank #2,018

Irvin Rank #2,081

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2081 for Irvin.

Is Ames or Irvin more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Irvin at #2081 in the United States.

What do Ames and Irvin mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Irvin means "green/fresh river" (Brittonic/Celtic origin).

Are Ames and Irvin boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Irvin is primarily a boy name.