Morris vs Ames

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Morris

Boy #1,873 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Moorish, dark-complexioned"

Origin: Latin

English Welsh American Jewish

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Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Morris Rank #1,873

Ames Rank #2,018

Morris is more popular, ranked #1873 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Morris or Ames more popular?

Morris is more popular, ranked #1873 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Morris and Ames mean?

Morris means "Moorish, dark-complexioned" (Latin origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Morris and Ames boy or girl names?

Morris is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.