Ajax vs Cary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Jax

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ajax Rank #3,759
Cary Rank #3,642

Cary is more popular, ranked #3642 vs #3759 for Ajax.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ajax ___

  • Ajax Alexander
  • Ajax Orion
  • Ajax Leonidas
  • Ajax Caius
  • Ajax Marcus
  • Ajax William

Cary ___

  • Cary James
  • Cary Michael
  • Cary Thomas
  • Cary William
  • Cary Robert
  • Cary Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ajax

Achilles Hector Odysseus Cassandra Penelope

If you choose Cary

Gary Barry Terry Larry Mary

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ajax or Cary more popular?

Cary is more popular, ranked #3642 compared to Ajax at #3759 in the United States.

What do Ajax and Cary mean?

Ajax means "of the earth" (Ancient Greek origin). Cary means "pleasant stream" (Celtic origin).

Are Ajax and Cary boy or girl names?

Ajax is primarily a boy name. Cary is primarily a boy name.

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