Acer

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Acer Pronunciation

Acer is pronounced AY-sər /ˈeɪ.sər/High

Meaning: From Latin acer — 'a maple tree', and 'sharp, keen, fierce'; also echoes 'ace'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A maple tree; sharp: Acer is Latin for 'a maple tree' (and 'sharp, keen'). Crisp, bold, and warm (said 'AY-sər').

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MeaningFrom Latin acer — 'a maple tree', and 'sharp, keen, fierce'; also echoes 'ace'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5647 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 96

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Acer comes from Latin acer — 'a maple tree' (the botanical genus of maples) and the adjective 'sharp, keen, fierce, eager' — and it also echoes the word 'ace' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, bold, modern nature/word-name (said 'AY-sər').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-maple-tree at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Acer means 'a maple tree' in Latin (the botanical name for maples) — and 'sharp, keen, fierce' — and it echoes 'ace' — a crisp, bold modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AY-sər').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — acer — routes layered

Variations

AcreAcir

Nicknames

Ace

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Latin Nature Word-name Tree-name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Acer?

Acer is pronounced AY-sər (/ˈeɪ.sər/). Press play above to hear Acer said aloud.

How do you say Acer?

Acer is said AY-sər (/ˈeɪ.sər/). Press play above to hear Acer said aloud.

What does the name Acer mean?

Acer is Latin for 'a maple tree' (and 'sharp, keen'); it also echoes 'ace'. The routes are layered.

Is Acer a boy or girl name?

Acer is a boy's name.

How popular is Acer?

Acer is a very rare name in the U.S.