Ajax

Greek mythology name

Ajax Origin and Meaning

The name Ajax is a boy's name of Greek origin.

Ajax was the strong and courageous Greek hero featured in Homer's "Iliad," known as Ajax the Great. But it's also the name of a foaming cleanser, and if you find that reference too strong, you might try the shortened Jax instead.

Ajax Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 503 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Ajax

• 503 Nameberry 2025

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The name Ajax in Pop Culture

• Ajax Greek commander in Shakespeare's "Troilus and Cressida"
• Ajax the Lesser Greek mythological hero
• Ajax brand of cleaning products
• Ajax villain from Deadpool
• Ajax member of the gang The Warriors in the movie 'The Warriors"
• Ajax the soccerclub of Amsterdam
• Ajax Penumbra character in the book "Mr. Penumbra's 24,hour Bookstore" by Robin Sloan