Neal vs Ames

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neal

Boy #2,000 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"passionate, ardent"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English American

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Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Neal Rank #2,000

Ames Rank #2,018

Neal is more popular, ranked #2000 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Neal or Ames more popular?

Neal is more popular, ranked #2000 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Neal and Ames mean?

Neal means "passionate, ardent" (Old Irish origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Neal and Ames boy or girl names?

Neal is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.