Ames vs Nigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"champion (from Old Irish Niall)"

Origin: Old Irish via Norman Latin

English British Australian Irish

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Ames Rank #2,018

Nigel Rank #2,190

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Ames or Nigel more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Ames and Nigel mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Ames and Nigel boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.