Ames vs Lemuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,131 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish

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Ames Rank #2,018

Lemuel Rank #2,131

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2131 for Lemuel.

Is Ames or Lemuel more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Lemuel at #2131 in the United States.

What do Ames and Lemuel mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Lemuel means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ames and Lemuel boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Lemuel is primarily a boy name.