Ames
Meaning
"friend"
Origin: Old French
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,018
- Total SSA Count
- 76
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Moderate
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"friend"
Origin: Old French
"fire"
Origin: Persian
Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #4358 for Azar.
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Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Azar at #4358 in the United States.
Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Azar means "fire" (Persian origin).
Ames is primarily a boy name. Azar is primarily a boy name.