Emile vs Ames

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emile

Boy #1,920 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to emulate"

Origin: Latin Aemilius

French Belgian Swiss English

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Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Emile Rank #1,920

Ames Rank #2,018

Emile is more popular, ranked #1920 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Emile or Ames more popular?

Emile is more popular, ranked #1920 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Emile and Ames mean?

Emile means "rival, eager to emulate" (Latin Aemilius origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Emile and Ames boy or girl names?

Emile is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.