Ames vs Sir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #1,964 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lord, master"

Origin: Old French

American English Caribbean

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Ames Rank #2,018

Sir Rank #1,964

Sir is more popular, ranked #1964 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Sir more popular?

Sir is more popular, ranked #1964 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Sir mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Sir means "lord, master" (Old French origin).

Are Ames and Sir boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Sir is primarily a boy name.