Ames vs Von

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #1,999 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from, of (noble German particle)"

Origin: German

German American African American

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Ames Rank #2,018

Von Rank #1,999

Von is more popular, ranked #1999 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Von more popular?

Von is more popular, ranked #1999 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Von mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Von means "from, of (noble German particle)" (German origin).

Are Ames and Von boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Von is primarily a boy name.