Ames vs Pax

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #1,983 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peace"

Origin: Latin

English American Roman

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Ames Rank #2,018

Pax Rank #1,983

Pax is more popular, ranked #1983 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Pax more popular?

Pax is more popular, ranked #1983 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Pax mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Pax means "peace" (Latin origin).

Are Ames and Pax boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Pax is primarily a boy name.