Brighton vs Ames

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brighton

Boy #1,987 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright homestead, bright town"

Origin: Old English Beorthelm's tun

English American

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Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Brighton Rank #1,987

Ames Rank #2,018

Brighton is more popular, ranked #1987 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Brighton or Ames more popular?

Brighton is more popular, ranked #1987 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Brighton and Ames mean?

Brighton means "bright homestead, bright town" (Old English Beorthelm's tun origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Brighton and Ames boy or girl names?

Brighton is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.