Ames vs Mordecai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,048 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"servant of Marduk"

Origin: Babylonian

Jewish Hebrew Christian American

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Ames Rank #2,018

Mordecai Rank #2,048

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2048 for Mordecai.

Is Ames or Mordecai more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Mordecai at #2048 in the United States.

What do Ames and Mordecai mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Mordecai means "servant of Marduk" (Babylonian origin).

Are Ames and Mordecai boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Mordecai is primarily a boy name.