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
"page boy, herald"
Origin: French
Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2060 for Dashiell.
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Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Dashiell at #2060 in the United States.
Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Dashiell means "page boy, herald" (French origin).
Ames is primarily a boy name. Dashiell is primarily a boy name.