Ames vs Ryett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,016 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"advice, counsel"

Origin: Dutch (de Raedt)

American English

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Ames Rank #2,018

Ryett Rank #2,016

Ryett is more popular, ranked #2016 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Ryett more popular?

Ryett is more popular, ranked #2016 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Ryett mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Ryett means "advice, counsel" (Dutch (de Raedt) origin).

Are Ames and Ryett boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Ryett is primarily a boy name.