Ames vs Azar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Azar

Boy #4,358 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fire"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Azerbaijani Kurdish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,358
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Az

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Popularity Comparison

Ames Rank #2,018
Azar Rank #4,358

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #4358 for Azar.

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

Azar ___

  • Azar Reza
  • Azar Ali
  • Azar Cyrus
  • Azar Darius
  • Azar James

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ames

Hayes Brooks Reeve Sloane Greer

If you choose Azar

Cyrus Darius Shirin Nadia Rostam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ames or Azar more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Azar at #4358 in the United States.

What do Ames and Azar mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Azar means "fire" (Persian origin).

Are Ames and Azar boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Azar is primarily a boy name.

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