Riker vs Ames

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riker

Boy #2,148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful army"

Origin: Old High German

American Germanic

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Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Riker Rank #2,148

Ames Rank #2,018

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2148 for Riker.

Is Riker or Ames more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Riker at #2148 in the United States.

What do Riker and Ames mean?

Riker means "powerful army" (Old High German origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Riker and Ames boy or girl names?

Riker is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.