Ames vs Sylvester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,106 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the forest, wooded"

Origin: Latin

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Ames Rank #2,018

Sylvester Rank #2,106

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2106 for Sylvester.

Is Ames or Sylvester more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Sylvester at #2106 in the United States.

What do Ames and Sylvester mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Sylvester means "of the forest, wooded" (Latin origin).

Are Ames and Sylvester boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Sylvester is primarily a boy name.