Amory vs Wilkes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amory

Boy #4,492 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"home strength, powerful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,492
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amo, Rory

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Wilkes

Boy #4,387 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"resolute will, helmet of will"

Origin: Old German via English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,387
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Will

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amory Rank #4,492
Wilkes Rank #4,387

Wilkes is more popular, ranked #4387 vs #4492 for Amory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amory ___

  • Amory James
  • Amory William
  • Amory Edward
  • Amory Charles
  • Amory Theodore
  • Amory Elliott

Wilkes ___

  • Wilkes James
  • Wilkes Henry
  • Wilkes August
  • Wilkes Thomas
  • Wilkes Edward
  • Wilkes Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amory

Emory Thatcher Dashiell Waverly Pemberton

If you choose Wilkes

Beckett Sloane Forrest Blanche Merritt

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amory or Wilkes more popular?

Wilkes is more popular, ranked #4387 compared to Amory at #4492 in the United States.

What do Amory and Wilkes mean?

Amory means "home strength, powerful ruler" (Germanic origin). Wilkes means "resolute will, helmet of will" (Old German via English origin).

Are Amory and Wilkes boy or girl names?

Amory is primarily a boy name. Wilkes is primarily a boy name.

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