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
"free woman"
Origin: French
Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2018 for Ames.
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Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.
Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).
Ames is primarily a boy name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.