Dave vs Ames

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dave

Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

English American European

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Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Dave Rank #2,019

Ames Rank #2,018

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2019 for Dave.

Is Dave or Ames more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Dave at #2019 in the United States.

What do Dave and Ames mean?

Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Dave and Ames boy or girl names?

Dave is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.