Addelaide vs Ames

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Addelaide

Girl #41,845 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"noble kind, of noble birth"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English French German Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#41,845
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Addie, Ada, Della

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Addelaide Rank #41,845
Ames Rank #2,018

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #41845 for Addelaide.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Addelaide ___

  • Addelaide Rose
  • Addelaide Grace
  • Addelaide Marie
  • Addelaide Louise
  • Addelaide Jane
  • Addelaide Elizabeth

Ames ___

  • Ames River
  • Ames Cole
  • Ames James
  • Ames Elliott
  • Ames Harrison
  • Ames Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Addelaide

Victoria Charlotte George Henry Florence

If you choose Ames

Hayes Brooks Reeve Sloane Greer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Addelaide or Ames more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Addelaide at #41845 in the United States.

What do Addelaide and Ames mean?

Addelaide means "noble kind, of noble birth" (Old High German origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Addelaide and Ames boy or girl names?

Addelaide is primarily a girl name. Ames is primarily a boy name.

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