Ames vs Khylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,209 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"narrow strait, slender (via Kyle)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

American African-American

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Ames Rank #2,018

Khylan Rank #2,209

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2209 for Khylan.

Is Ames or Khylan more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Khylan at #2209 in the United States.

What do Ames and Khylan mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Khylan means "narrow strait, slender (via Kyle)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ames and Khylan boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Khylan is primarily a boy name.