Evans vs Ames

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evans

Boy #1,880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Evan"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Evans Rank #1,880

Ames Rank #2,018

Evans is more popular, ranked #1880 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Evans or Ames more popular?

Evans is more popular, ranked #1880 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Evans and Ames mean?

Evans means "son of Evan" (Welsh origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Evans and Ames boy or girl names?

Evans is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.