Ajax vs Dewey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ajax

Boy #3,759 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the earth"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Greek American English

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Boy #3,607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via Welsh

Welsh English American

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Ajax Rank #3,759

Dewey Rank #3,607

Dewey is more popular, ranked #3607 vs #3759 for Ajax.

Is Ajax or Dewey more popular?

Dewey is more popular, ranked #3607 compared to Ajax at #3759 in the United States.

What do Ajax and Dewey mean?

Ajax means "of the earth" (Ancient Greek origin). Dewey means "beloved" (Hebrew via Welsh origin).

Are Ajax and Dewey boy or girl names?

Ajax is primarily a boy name. Dewey is primarily a boy name.