Ames vs Morris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #1,873 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Moorish, dark-complexioned"

Origin: Latin

English Welsh American Jewish

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Ames Rank #2,018

Morris Rank #1,873

Morris is more popular, ranked #1873 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Morris more popular?

Morris is more popular, ranked #1873 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Morris mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Morris means "Moorish, dark-complexioned" (Latin origin).

Are Ames and Morris boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Morris is primarily a boy name.