Ajax vs Jakoby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ajax

Boy #3,759 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the earth"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #3,567 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"holder of the heel, supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

American English

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Ajax Rank #3,759

Jakoby Rank #3,567

Jakoby is more popular, ranked #3567 vs #3759 for Ajax.

Is Ajax or Jakoby more popular?

Jakoby is more popular, ranked #3567 compared to Ajax at #3759 in the United States.

What do Ajax and Jakoby mean?

Ajax means "of the earth" (Ancient Greek origin). Jakoby means "holder of the heel, supplanter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ajax and Jakoby boy or girl names?

Ajax is primarily a boy name. Jakoby is primarily a boy name.