Ames vs Wilmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #1,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute fame, desired renown"

Origin: Old German

Swedish Norwegian German American

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Ames Rank #2,018

Wilmer Rank #1,848

Wilmer is more popular, ranked #1848 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Wilmer more popular?

Wilmer is more popular, ranked #1848 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Wilmer mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Wilmer means "resolute fame, desired renown" (Old German origin).

Are Ames and Wilmer boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Wilmer is primarily a boy name.