What does the name Ajax mean?

Ajax means "eagle, mourner." It is of Greek origin.

Is Ajax a boy or girl name?

Ajax is primarily a boys' name.

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Q: What is the origin of the name Ajax?

Ajax is of Greek origin. Ajax was one of the greatest Greek warriors at Troy, known as Ajax the Great, whose massive shield protected the entire Greek army. Homer portrays him as second only to Achilles in strength and courage, making his name a byword for martial prowess and loyalty.

Q: How do you pronounce Ajax?

Ajax is pronounced "AY-jax." You can hear it spoken aloud at hushname.com/hear-your-baby-name.

Ajax is a boys' name of Greek origin meaning “eagle, mourner.” Ajax was one of the greatest Greek warriors at Troy, known as Ajax the Great, whose massive shield protected the entire…

how do you pronounce Ajax?

AY-jax

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what does Ajax mean?

The name Ajax means “eagle, mourner.” It comes from the Greek language tradition.

Ajax was one of the greatest Greek warriors at Troy, known as Ajax the Great, whose massive shield protected the entire Greek army. Homer portrays him as second only to Achilles in strength and courage, making his name a byword for martial prowess and loyalty.

who are famous people named Ajax?

AFC Ajax (legendary Dutch football club)
Ajax the Great (hero of Homer's Iliad)

what names are similar to Ajax?

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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial

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