Ames vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Ames Rank #2,018

Lex Rank #2,214

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Ames or Lex more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Ames and Lex mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Ames and Lex boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.