Ames vs Klayton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #1,878 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"clay town, clay enclosure"

Origin: Old English

American

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Ames Rank #2,018

Klayton Rank #1,878

Klayton is more popular, ranked #1878 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Klayton more popular?

Klayton is more popular, ranked #1878 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Klayton mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Klayton means "clay town, clay enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Ames and Klayton boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Klayton is primarily a boy name.