Jarvis vs Ames

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jarvis

Boy #2,024 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear servant"

Origin: Old Germanic via Old French

English American African-American

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Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

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Jarvis Rank #2,024

Ames Rank #2,018

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2024 for Jarvis.

Is Jarvis or Ames more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Jarvis at #2024 in the United States.

What do Jarvis and Ames mean?

Jarvis means "spear servant" (Old Germanic via Old French origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Jarvis and Ames boy or girl names?

Jarvis is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.