Ames vs Obed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #1,942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, worshipper of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Spanish

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Ames Rank #2,018

Obed Rank #1,942

Obed is more popular, ranked #1942 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Obed more popular?

Obed is more popular, ranked #1942 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Obed mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Obed means "servant, worshipper of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ames and Obed boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Obed is primarily a boy name.