Indy vs Ames

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Indy

Boy #1,994 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"short for Indiana (land of Indians)"

Origin: American

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Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

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Indy Rank #1,994

Ames Rank #2,018

Indy is more popular, ranked #1994 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Indy or Ames more popular?

Indy is more popular, ranked #1994 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Indy and Ames mean?

Indy means "short for Indiana (land of Indians)" (American origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Indy and Ames boy or girl names?

Indy is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.