Ames vs Lyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American

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Ames Rank #2,018

Lyon Rank #1,890

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Lyon more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Lyon mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Ames and Lyon boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.