Ames vs Keelan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,189 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic caol

Irish Scottish English American

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Ames Rank #2,018

Keelan Rank #2,189

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2189 for Keelan.

Is Ames or Keelan more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Keelan at #2189 in the United States.

What do Ames and Keelan mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Keelan means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic caol origin).

Are Ames and Keelan boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Keelan is primarily a boy name.