Ames vs Marlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #1,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk"

Origin: Germanic

English American

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Ames Rank #2,018

Marlin Rank #1,945

Marlin is more popular, ranked #1945 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Marlin more popular?

Marlin is more popular, ranked #1945 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Marlin mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Marlin means "little hawk" (Germanic origin).

Are Ames and Marlin boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Marlin is primarily a boy name.