Chet vs Ames

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chet

Boy #2,095 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fortified camp, military settlement"

Origin: Latin

American English

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Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Chet Rank #2,095

Ames Rank #2,018

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2095 for Chet.

Is Chet or Ames more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Chet at #2095 in the United States.

What do Chet and Ames mean?

Chet means "fortified camp, military settlement" (Latin origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Chet and Ames boy or girl names?

Chet is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.