Calder vs Ames

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calder

Boy #2,005 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough waters, hard stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Calder Rank #2,005

Ames Rank #2,018

Calder is more popular, ranked #2005 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Calder or Ames more popular?

Calder is more popular, ranked #2005 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Calder and Ames mean?

Calder means "rough waters, hard stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Calder and Ames boy or girl names?

Calder is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.