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Ace

“An expert; from the nickname for one who excels, as the ace in cards” — English (word name) origin

Boy's name · #164 in the US (2025) · Trending

Ace is moving up the charts. First recorded in 1882, it stood at #164 in 2025; about 26,000 boys have been named Ace along the way.

Around the world: about 1 in 450 boys in New Zealand (2025) · about 1 in 1,700 boys in Canada (2024) · about 1 in 2,200 boys in Scotland (2025).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 48 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Aces

• Ace Frehley — American guitarist (1951–2025)
• Ace Hood — American rapper from Florida
• Ace Rusevski — Yugoslavian boxer (born 1956)
• Ace Bailey — American basketball player (born 2006)
• Ace Austin — American professional wrestler

In stories & tradition

• Portgas D. Ace — One Piece
• Ace Ventura — Ace Ventura
• Ace the Bat-Hound — Batman: The Brave and the Bold · Krypto the Superdog

What Aces become

Among 92 notable people named Ace:

Entertainers appear 2.94× more often than among typical names — e.g. Ace Frehley, American guitarist (1951–2025).

Similar names: Beckett · Axel · Jace · Arlo · Hayes · Tate

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