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Ajax

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Ajax: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2023.

A warrior from Greek myth, Ajax (from the Greek Aias) is a name of uncertain origin—possibly linked to “aia” meaning “earth” or to a word for “lament.” Two heroes bore it in Homer’s *Iliad*: Ajax the Great, a towering defender of the Greeks, and Ajax the Lesser, a swift-footed warrior. The name echoes in place names such as Ajax, Ontario, founded after the WWII cruiser HMS *Ajax*, which itself was named for the hero. In modern Scotland, the name has gained a quiet, rugged appeal, perhaps boosted by the global fame of Dutch football club Ajax Amsterdam. While the cleaning product shares the name, the mythological roots run far deeper, offering a bold choice with ancient resonance.