Ames vs Kenton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"royal settlement, king's town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Ames Rank #2,018

Kenton Rank #2,115

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2115 for Kenton.

Is Ames or Kenton more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Kenton at #2115 in the United States.

What do Ames and Kenton mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Kenton means "royal settlement, king's town" (Old English origin).

Are Ames and Kenton boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Kenton is primarily a boy name.