Blair vs Ames

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blair

Boy #2,167 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"battlefield (poetic extension)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Canadian

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Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Blair Rank #2,167

Ames Rank #2,018

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2167 for Blair.

Is Blair or Ames more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Blair at #2167 in the United States.

What do Blair and Ames mean?

Blair means "battlefield (poetic extension)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Blair and Ames boy or girl names?

Blair is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.