Nile vs Ames

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nile

Boy #1,936 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, cloud"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Egyptian

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Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Nile Rank #1,936

Ames Rank #2,018

Nile is more popular, ranked #1936 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Nile or Ames more popular?

Nile is more popular, ranked #1936 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Nile and Ames mean?

Nile means "champion, cloud" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Nile and Ames boy or girl names?

Nile is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.