Brigham vs Ames

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brigham

Boy #2,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bridge homestead"

Origin: Old English

American English Mormon/LDS

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Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Brigham Rank #2,191

Ames Rank #2,018

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2191 for Brigham.

Is Brigham or Ames more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Brigham at #2191 in the United States.

What do Brigham and Ames mean?

Brigham means "bridge homestead" (Old English origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Brigham and Ames boy or girl names?

Brigham is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.