Ames vs Sheldon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #1,966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"steep valley settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American Jewish American

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Ames Rank #2,018

Sheldon Rank #1,966

Sheldon is more popular, ranked #1966 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Sheldon more popular?

Sheldon is more popular, ranked #1966 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Sheldon mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Sheldon means "steep valley settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Ames and Sheldon boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Sheldon is primarily a boy name.