Ames vs Lysander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,200 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"liberator of men; freer of man"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Literary Classical

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Ames Rank #2,018

Lysander Rank #2,200

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2200 for Lysander.

Is Ames or Lysander more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Lysander at #2200 in the United States.

What do Ames and Lysander mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Lysander means "liberator of men; freer of man" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Ames and Lysander boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Lysander is primarily a boy name.