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Ajax

“Greek mythology hero name” — Greek Mythology

BoyGreek Mythology2 syllables

About Ajax

Ajax appears in U.S. Social Security baby-name records. Ajax has Greek Mythology origin. A standardized meaning is not consistently documented across public sources.

Quick Facts

GenderBoy

OriginGreek Mythology

Syllables2

Popularity in the U.S.

Ajax is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2025 boys.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ajax mean?

Ajax is commonly linked to the meaning Greek mythology hero name and is associated with Greek Mythology roots.

Is Ajax a popular baby name in the U.S.?

Ajax is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2025 boys.