Earl vs Ames

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Earl

Boy #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

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Earl Rank #2,165

Ames Rank #2,018

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2165 for Earl.

Is Earl or Ames more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Earl at #2165 in the United States.

What do Earl and Ames mean?

Earl means "nobleman, warrior" (Old English origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Earl and Ames boy or girl names?

Earl is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.