Gannon vs Ames

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gannon

Boy #1,861 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fair-skinned, son of the fair one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Celtic

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Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Gannon Rank #1,861

Ames Rank #2,018

Gannon is more popular, ranked #1861 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Gannon or Ames more popular?

Gannon is more popular, ranked #1861 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Gannon and Ames mean?

Gannon means "fair-skinned, son of the fair one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Gannon and Ames boy or girl names?

Gannon is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.