Ames vs Jules

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #1,841 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)"

Origin: Greek (ioulos)

French English American Belgian Dutch

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Ames Rank #2,018

Jules Rank #1,841

Jules is more popular, ranked #1841 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Jules more popular?

Jules is more popular, ranked #1841 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Jules mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Jules means "youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)" (Greek (ioulos) origin).

Are Ames and Jules boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Jules is primarily a boy name.