Ames vs Jarvis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,024 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear servant"

Origin: Old Germanic via Old French

English American African-American

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Ames Rank #2,018

Jarvis Rank #2,024

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2024 for Jarvis.

Is Ames or Jarvis more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Jarvis at #2024 in the United States.

What do Ames and Jarvis mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Jarvis means "spear servant" (Old Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Ames and Jarvis boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Jarvis is primarily a boy name.