Ames vs Wendell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,062 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wanderer"

Origin: Germanic

English American German

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Ames Rank #2,018

Wendell Rank #2,062

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2062 for Wendell.

Is Ames or Wendell more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Wendell at #2062 in the United States.

What do Ames and Wendell mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Wendell means "wanderer" (Germanic origin).

Are Ames and Wendell boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Wendell is primarily a boy name.