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At a Glance
- Meaning
- One who excels; top-ranked
- Origin
- English (from the word "ace", ultimately Old French/Latin as, "a single unit")
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- AYSS
Ace is a name that works for either a boy or a girl, pronounced AYSS. It comes from the English word "ace," tracing back through Old French to the Latin "as," meaning "a single unit," and today it carries the sense of "one who excels" or "top-ranked."
Meaning & Origin of Ace
Meaning: One who excels; top-ranked.
Origin: English (from the word "ace", ultimately Old French/Latin as, "a single unit").
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Ace
AYSSIPA /ˈeɪs/
Popularity of Ace
Ace has shown up in U.S. birth records going back to 1882. It reached its high point in 2022 at #152, with 2,491 babies given the name, and in 2024 it sat at #165 with 2,203.
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FAQ
What does the name Ace mean?
One who excels; top-ranked. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Ace?
Ace is pronounced AYSS (IPA: /ˈeɪs/).
Is Ace a popular name right now?
Ace is near its all-time peak (#152 in 2022), ranked #165 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1882–2024.)
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