Ames vs Karsen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #1,836 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr, son of the marsh dweller"

Origin: Old Norse/Scottish (via Carson)

American Scandinavian-inspired

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Ames Rank #2,018

Karsen Rank #1,836

Karsen is more popular, ranked #1836 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Karsen more popular?

Karsen is more popular, ranked #1836 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Karsen mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Karsen means "son of Carr, son of the marsh dweller" (Old Norse/Scottish (via Carson) origin).

Are Ames and Karsen boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Karsen is primarily a boy name.