Ace

Meaning of Ace

It refers to the highest-ranking card in a suit, like the ace of spades. It suggests excellence, being the best, or a top performer.

Ace has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ace

Ace has held fairly steady, sitting around #164 in 2025 after peaking at #152 in 2022.

Notable people named Ace

• Ace Frehley
  Lead guitarist of KISS
• Ace Hood
  American rapper, songwriter
• Ace Rimmer
  Fictional character, Red Dwarf
• Ace Steel
  Professional wrestler, trainer
• Ace Young
  Singer-songwriter, American Idol

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Questions about the name Ace

What does the name Ace mean?

Ace means it refers to the highest-ranking card in a suit, like the ace of spades. it suggests excellence, being the best, or a top performer, and it comes from English origins.

Is Ace a boy's or a girl's name?

Ace is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Ace?

In 2025, Ace ranked #164 for boys, up from #165 the year before.

When was Ace most popular?

Ace peaked at #152 in 2022.