Ames vs Auden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"friend"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,018
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ames Rank #2,018
Auden Rank #1,900

Auden is more popular, ranked #1900 vs #2018 for Ames.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ames ___

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

Auden ___

  • Auden James
  • Auden Cole
  • Auden Reid
  • Auden Blake
  • Auden Christopher
  • Auden Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ames

Hayes Brooks Reeve Sloane Greer

If you choose Auden

Holden Sylvia Emerson Sylvie Tennyson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ames or Auden more popular?

Auden is more popular, ranked #1900 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Auden mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Auden means "old friend" (Old English origin).

Are Ames and Auden boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Auden is primarily a boy name.

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