Lemuel vs Ames

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lemuel

Boy #2,131 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish

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Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Lemuel Rank #2,131

Ames Rank #2,018

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2131 for Lemuel.

Is Lemuel or Ames more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Lemuel at #2131 in the United States.

What do Lemuel and Ames mean?

Lemuel means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Lemuel and Ames boy or girl names?

Lemuel is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.