Ajax

Greek mythology name

"mourner, earth land"

Ajax Origin and Meaning

The name Ajax is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "mourner, earth land".

Ajax is the name of two Greek heroes, both who fought in the Trojan war and feature in Homer's "Iliad". Distinctive yet familiar in sound, thanks to similar choices like Jack, Asa, and Ajay, Ajax is also the name of a foaming cleanser in the US, and if you find that reference too strong, you might try the shortened Jax instead.

Ajax Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 934 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Ajax

• 934 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