Ames vs Whitley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,009 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white meadow"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Ames Rank #2,018

Whitley Rank #2,009

Whitley is more popular, ranked #2009 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Whitley more popular?

Whitley is more popular, ranked #2009 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Whitley mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Whitley means "white meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Ames and Whitley boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Whitley is primarily a boy name.