Ames vs Jennings

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #1,956 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jen (John)"

Origin: English

English American

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Ames Rank #2,018

Jennings Rank #1,956

Jennings is more popular, ranked #1956 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Jennings more popular?

Jennings is more popular, ranked #1956 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Jennings mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Jennings means "son of Jen (John)" (English origin).

Are Ames and Jennings boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Jennings is primarily a boy name.