Ames vs Roderick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 High Risk

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Ames Rank #2,018

Roderick Rank #1,904

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Roderick more popular?

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Roderick mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Ames and Roderick boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Roderick is primarily a boy name.