Ames vs Nile

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #1,936 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, cloud"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Egyptian

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Ames Rank #2,018

Nile Rank #1,936

Nile is more popular, ranked #1936 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Nile more popular?

Nile is more popular, ranked #1936 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Nile mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Nile means "champion, cloud" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ames and Nile boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Nile is primarily a boy name.