Ajax - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Ajax \a-

is of Greek origin. Greek mythology: the name of two heroes of the Trojan War as told by Homer's "Iliad". Ajax Telamonius, or Ajax the Great, was a Greek hero and legendary king of Salamis. Ajax Oileus, or Ajax the Lesser, was a Greek hero and legendary king of Locris.

Ajax has 1 variant form: Aias.

Ajax is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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