Ames vs Jamie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

✓ All Clear

Girl #717 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows"

Origin: Hebrew Yaakov via James

English Scottish Irish American

✓ All Clear

Ames Rank #2,018

Jamie Rank #717

Jamie is more popular, ranked #717 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Jamie more popular?

Jamie is more popular, ranked #717 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Jamie mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Jamie means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew Yaakov via James origin).

Are Ames and Jamie boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Jamie is primarily a girl name.