Ames vs Laurence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum; laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

French English Irish American Belgian

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Ames Rank #2,018

Laurence Rank #2,194

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2194 for Laurence.

Is Ames or Laurence more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Laurence at #2194 in the United States.

What do Ames and Laurence mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Ames and Laurence boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Laurence is primarily a boy name.