Ames vs Riker

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful army"

Origin: Old High German

American Germanic

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Ames Rank #2,018

Riker Rank #2,148

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2148 for Riker.

Is Ames or Riker more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Riker at #2148 in the United States.

What do Ames and Riker mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Riker means "powerful army" (Old High German origin).

Are Ames and Riker boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Riker is primarily a boy name.