Ace
a-ce
US Popularity:289
Origin:Latin
Meaning:One; Someone who excels; Highest rank
A term of affection unlike any other, Ace is a boy's name of Latin origin sure to inspire the utmost self-confidence. Long associated with winning behavior, its merit lies fully in the eye of the beholder since it means little more than "one." As a card, Ace's ranking may swing between high and low, but in every other field, it always comes out on top. In sporting circles, Ace is the crème de la crème, boasting slick nickname status reserved for high achievers only. Naming your little one Ace right out the gate is a sure-fire way of showing them that no matter what, they'll always be your number one.
How Popular Is The Name Ace?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Ace is currently #475 on The Bump
Boy:Ace is currently #283 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Ace is currently #289 in U.S. births
Boy:Ace is currently #157 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#157
in 2023
- 5
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Ace(1), January 2019
WordSense, Ace
WordSense, ace
Ancestry, Ace Family History
Online Etymology Dictionary, ace (n.), September 2022
Britannica, ace, playing card
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