Ames vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"friend"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,018
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ames Rank #2,018
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2018 for Ames.

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ames

Hayes Brooks Reeve Sloane Greer

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ames or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Theodore mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Ames and Theodore boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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