Jones vs Amos

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jones

Boy #849 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of John"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Boy #699 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"carried by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish English American

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Jones Rank #849

Amos Rank #699

Amos is more popular, ranked #699 vs #849 for Jones.

Is Jones or Amos more popular?

Amos is more popular, ranked #699 compared to Jones at #849 in the United States.

What do Jones and Amos mean?

Jones means "son of John" (Welsh origin). Amos means "carried by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jones and Amos boy or girl names?

Jones is primarily a boy name. Amos is primarily a boy name.