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
"glowing, scorching"
Origin: Greek
Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2650 for Sirius.
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Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Sirius at #2650 in the United States.
Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Sirius means "glowing, scorching" (Greek origin).
Ames is primarily a boy name. Sirius is primarily a boy name.