Ames vs Octavius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,013 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"eighth-born"

Origin: Latin

Roman English American Italian

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Ames Rank #2,018

Octavius Rank #2,013

Octavius is more popular, ranked #2013 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Octavius more popular?

Octavius is more popular, ranked #2013 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Octavius mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Octavius means "eighth-born" (Latin origin).

Are Ames and Octavius boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Octavius is primarily a boy name.