Ace

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Pronounced AYSS /ˈeɪs/High

Meaning: From the word ace — from Latin as, 'a unit, one'; an expert, the best, a champion; predominantly a boys' name; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: The best; number one: Ace is the word-name 'an expert, a champion'. Bold, crisp, and cool. Predominantly a boys' name, here for girls.

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Origin LowLatin, English

MeaningFrom the word ace — from Latin as, 'a unit, one'; an expert, the best, a champion; predominantly a boys' name; here for girls

U.S. rank (2024)#5422 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births23 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 153

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ace comes from the word ace — from Latin as, 'a unit, one' (the single pip on a die or card), which grew to mean 'an expert, the best, a champion'. A bold, crisp, cool word-name; predominantly a boys' name, here covered for girls honestly (slug distinguished).

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, the-best-a-champion at the root, and cool.

Did you know? Ace means 'one; the best, an expert, a champion' (from Latin as, 'a unit') — a bold, crisp word-name, overwhelmingly a boys' name, occasionally given to girls (which we flag).

Overall data confidence 55%

Oxford English Dictionary — ace — word origin

Variations

AceyAse

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ace mean?

Ace is the word for 'one; the best, an expert, a champion'.

How do you pronounce Ace?

It's said AYSS /ˈeɪs/ — a single syllable.

Is Ace a boy or girl name?

Ace is predominantly a boys' name; this page covers its use for girls.

How popular is Ace?

Ace is rare for girls in the U.S.