Whit vs Ames

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Whit

Boy #2,108 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"white, fair-complexioned"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Whit Rank #2,108

Ames Rank #2,018

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2108 for Whit.

Is Whit or Ames more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Whit at #2108 in the United States.

What do Whit and Ames mean?

Whit means "white, fair-complexioned" (Old English origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Whit and Ames boy or girl names?

Whit is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.