Ervin vs Ames

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ervin

Boy #1,939 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honor-friend"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

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Ervin Rank #1,939

Ames Rank #2,018

Ervin is more popular, ranked #1939 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ervin or Ames more popular?

Ervin is more popular, ranked #1939 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ervin and Ames mean?

Ervin means "honor-friend" (Old High German origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Ervin and Ames boy or girl names?

Ervin is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.