Ames vs Maceo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

Italian Spanish African American American

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Ames Rank #2,018

Maceo Rank #2,163

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2163 for Maceo.

Is Ames or Maceo more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Maceo at #2163 in the United States.

What do Ames and Maceo mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Maceo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin).

Are Ames and Maceo boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Maceo is primarily a boy name.