Ames vs Mayer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

Jewish German American

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Ames Rank #2,018

Mayer Rank #1,834

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Mayer more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Mayer mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin).

Are Ames and Mayer boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Mayer is primarily a boy name.