Ames vs Jed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #1,993 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish

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Ames Rank #2,018

Jed Rank #1,993

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Jed more popular?

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Jed mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ames and Jed boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Jed is primarily a boy name.