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Boy Name

Ames

"Friend or beloved. From Old English elements meaning friend."

Ranked #2007 for boys

About the Name Ames

Meaning

Friend or beloved. From Old English elements meaning friend.

Origin

English

Gender

Boy

First Letter

A

Boy Rank

#2007

Ames is a boy name of English origin. The name means "Friend or beloved. From Old English elements meaning friend." and Currently ranked #2007 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with A or explore other English names.

Popularity Over Time

#102
1950
#98
1960
#110
1970
#173
1980
#11
1990
#54
2000
#531
2010
#426
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

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Boy

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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
4
Starts with
A
Origin
English

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