All about the name AJAX

Meaning, origin, history.

Ajax is of Greek origin and means 'eagle'. It was the name of a legendary hero in Homer's Iliad, who participated in the Trojan War. The name Ajax gained popularity during the Middle Ages through the French form Aycas.

See also

Greek
French

Popularity of the name AJAX since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

"The name Ajax experienced a significant increase in popularity over time, with births peaking at 45 in 2023, up from a low of 6 in 2006. The total number of babies named Ajax over this period is 386."