Ames vs Mackenzie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #1,867 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Kenneth / son of Coinneach"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Canadian

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Ames Rank #2,018

Mackenzie Rank #1,867

Mackenzie is more popular, ranked #1867 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Mackenzie more popular?

Mackenzie is more popular, ranked #1867 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Mackenzie mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Mackenzie means "son of Kenneth / son of Coinneach" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ames and Mackenzie boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Mackenzie is primarily a boy name.