Eames

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Pronounced EEMZ /ˈiːmz/Medium

Meaning: Eames is an English surname, generally linked to Old English eam ('uncle'), used here as a modern surname-name. It is strongly associated with designers Charles and Ray Eames; we note the surname and design-world route honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A sleek single beat: Eames is an English surname (design icon Charles Eames) (said 'EEMZ'). Surname-name, noted.

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MeaningEames is an English surname, generally linked to Old English eam ('uncle'), used here as a modern surname-name. It is strongly associated with designers Charles and Ray Eames; we note the surname and design-world route honestly.

U.S. rank (2024)#12782 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 151

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Eames is an English surname, generally traced to Old English eam ('uncle'), used here as a modern surname-name. It carries strong design-world resonance through Charles and Ray Eames; we note the surname and cultural route honestly (said 'EEMZ').

It appears only rarely as a first name in the U.S. Rare, surname-name, and sleek.

Did you know? Eames is an English surname — tied to Old English eam ('uncle') — best known from mid-century designers Charles and Ray Eames. As a first name it's a sleek surname-name, which we note (said 'EEMZ').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Eames — English surname (OE 'uncle'); design-world (Charles Eames); noted

Variations

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Nicknames

EaEam

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eames mean?

Eames is an English surname (linked to Old English 'uncle'), known from designers Charles and Ray Eames. As a first name it's a surname-name, which we note.

How do you pronounce Eames?

It's said EEMZ /ˈiːmz/ — one syllable, the whole word stressed.

Is Eames a boy or girl name?

Eames is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Eames?

Eames is a rare name for boys in the U.S.