At a Glance
- Origin
- Ancient Greek (mythological name)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- AY-jaks
Ajax is an Ancient Greek (mythological name) boy's name. It appears in 9 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Ajax
Origin: Ancient Greek (mythological name).
A common claim: Ajax is often said to mean 'eagle'. Actually: This comes from a folk etymology tied to an ancient myth about an eagle appearing at Ajax's birth. There's no documented lexical meaning for the name.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Ajax
AY-jaksIPA /ˈeɪdʒæks/
Popularity of Ajax
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