Ames vs Kalen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,041 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Gaelic

Irish American English

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Ames Rank #2,018

Kalen Rank #2,041

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2041 for Kalen.

Is Ames or Kalen more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Kalen at #2041 in the United States.

What do Ames and Kalen mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Kalen means "slender, narrow" (Gaelic origin).

Are Ames and Kalen boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Kalen is primarily a boy name.