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Maher vs Ajax

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maher

Boy #3,921 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"skilled, expert, proficient"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Lebanese Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,921
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ajax

Boy #3,759 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the earth"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,759
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Maher Rank #3,921
Ajax Rank #3,759

Ajax is more popular, ranked #3759 vs #3921 for Maher.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maher or Ajax more popular?

Ajax is more popular, ranked #3759 compared to Maher at #3921 in the United States.

What do Maher and Ajax mean?

Maher means "skilled, expert, proficient" (Arabic origin). Ajax means "of the earth" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Maher and Ajax boy or girl names?

Maher is primarily a boy name. Ajax is primarily a boy name.

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