Dan vs Ames

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

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Dan Rank #1,931

Ames Rank #2,018

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Dan or Ames more popular?

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Dan and Ames mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Dan and Ames boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.