Austen vs Ames

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Austen

Boy #1,986 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"majestic, venerable"

Origin: Latin Augustus

English American

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Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Austen Rank #1,986

Ames Rank #2,018

Austen is more popular, ranked #1986 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Austen or Ames more popular?

Austen is more popular, ranked #1986 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Austen and Ames mean?

Austen means "majestic, venerable" (Latin Augustus origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Austen and Ames boy or girl names?

Austen is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.