Jennings vs Ames

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jennings

Boy #1,956 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jen (John)"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Jennings Rank #1,956

Ames Rank #2,018

Jennings is more popular, ranked #1956 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Jennings or Ames more popular?

Jennings is more popular, ranked #1956 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Jennings and Ames mean?

Jennings means "son of Jen (John)" (English origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Jennings and Ames boy or girl names?

Jennings is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.