Ames vs Kolbe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #1,940 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"club, mace (Germanic surname root)"

Origin: Old German

Polish American Catholic

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Ames Rank #2,018

Kolbe Rank #1,940

Kolbe is more popular, ranked #1940 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Kolbe more popular?

Kolbe is more popular, ranked #1940 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Kolbe mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Kolbe means "club, mace (Germanic surname root)" (Old German origin).

Are Ames and Kolbe boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Kolbe is primarily a boy name.