Acer
Meaning
"sharp, keen, pointed"
Origin: Latin adjective
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #5,726
- Total SSA Count
- 16
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Ace
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"sharp, keen, pointed"
Origin: Latin adjective
"ruler of the people"
Origin: Old High German
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Darrick is more popular, ranked #5707 vs #5726 for Acer.
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Darrick is more popular, ranked #5707 compared to Acer at #5726 in the United States.
Acer means "sharp, keen, pointed" (Latin adjective origin). Darrick means "ruler of the people" (Old High German origin).
Acer is primarily a boy name. Darrick is primarily a boy name.