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Ace name meaning
First Name
13k
in the U.S.
since 1880
13k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
1k
in the U.S.
in 2010
1k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Ace mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Ace
User Submitted Origins
English
60%
Latin
16%
Japanese
11%
Grenadian
2%
French
2%
Jamaican
2%
American
2%
Spanish
2%
Vietnamese
2%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Virginia, U.S. says the name Ace means "Unity, one. Perfection" and is of Latin origin.
- A user from Canada says the name Ace is of English origin and means "Three meanings: 'One', 'Unity', and 'Perfection'".
- A submission from Philippines says the name Ace means "The great one".
- A submission from Canada says the name Ace means "United; number one" and is of English origin.
- According to a user from California, U.S., the name Ace means "Unity".
- According to a user from Philippines, the name Ace means "Excellent".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Ace means "Strong in the mind".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Ace means "The best".
- A submission from Philippines says the name Ace means "Gift of god" and is of English origin.
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Ace
Senses
- A unit; a single point or spot on a card or die; the card or die so marked; as, the ace of diamonds.
- Hence: A very small quantity or degree; a particle; an atom; a jot."I 'll not wag an ace further." [Dryden.]
- [Sport] A single point won by a stroke, as in handball, rackets, etc.; in tennis, frequently, a point won by a service stroke.
Etymology: OE. as, F. as, fr. L. as assis, unity, copper coin, the unit of coinage. Cf. As
adjective ace
Senses
- of the highest qualityan ace reportersynonyms: A-one, first-class, first-rate, super, tip-top, topnotch(predicate
verb ace
to get a grade of "A"; as, to ace an exam.
Other Dictionary Sources
- A serve that the receiver is unable to reach
- One of four playing cards in a deck having a single pip on its face
- A major strategic headquarters of NATO; safeguards an area extending from Norway to Turkey
- Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
- The smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
- Proteolytic enzyme that converts angiotensin I into angiotensin II
- Serve an ace against (someone)
- Play (a hole) in one stroke
- Score an ace against ("He aced his opponents")
- Succeed at easily
- Of the highest quality ("an ace reporter")
Wiktionary
- A male given name.
- A common nickname suggesting skill, particularly among airplane pilots.
Ace was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano
Notable Persons Named Ace
Notable Persons Named Ace
Ace Frehley
Ace Frehley is a hard rock, heavy metal music, and glam metal musician. He plays Guitar, Gibson Les Paul, and Vocals. He was most active from 1964 to present. Ace was given the name Paul Daniel Frehley on April 27th, 1951 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S. Ace is also known as Spaceman" and "Space Ace".
Ace Hood
Ace Hood is a hip hop music rapping. His most notable accomplishments were from 2006 to 2006. Ace was given the name Antoine McColister on May 11th, 1988 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Ace is also known as Lil' Ace.
Ace the Bat-Hound
Ace the Bat-Hound is a comics character.
Ace Young
Ace Young is a pop music, rhythm, blues, blue-eyed soul, and rock music musician. He plays Vocals. His career lasted from 2000 to 2000. Ace was given the name Brett Young on November 15th, 1980 in Denver.
Ace Wilder
Ace Wilder is a pop music, electropop, and hip hop music singing and songwriter. She plays Vocals. Her most notable accomplishments were from 2004 to present. Ace was given the name Alice Kristina Ingrid Gernandt on July 23rd, 1982 in Stockholm. Ace is also known as Wilder and Ace.
Ace Fenton
Ace Fenton is a comics character.
- Ace SteelWrestler
- Ace BaileyHockey Player
- Ace Atkins
- Ace EndersMusician
- Ace CannonMusician
- Ace ParkerFootball Player
- Ace AndresMusician
Notable Persons With the Last Name Ace
Notable Persons With the Last Name Ace
Masta Ace
Masta Ace is a hip hop music musician. His most notable accomplishments were from 1988 to present. Masta was given the name Duval Clear on December 4th, 1966.
Johnny Ace
Johnny Ace was a musician. His most notable accomplishments were from 1949 to 1954. Johnny was given the name John Marshall Alexander, Jr. on June 9th, 1929 in Memphis, Tennessee. Johnny is also known as Johnny Ace. He left this life on December 25th, 1954.
Mellow Man Ace
Mellow Man Ace is a hip hop music musician. He has had major accomplishments since 1987. Mellow was given the name Ulpiano Sergio Reyes on April 12th, 1967 in Pinar del Río.
Goodman Ace
Goodman Ace was a radio host. Goodman was given the name Goodman Aiskowitz on January 15th, 1899. He died on March 25th, 1982.
Black Ace
Black Ace was a texas blues and country blues musician. He was most prominent from 1920 to 1940. Black was given the name Babe Kyro Lemon Turner on December 21st, 1905 in Hughes Springs, Texas. Black is also known as B.K. Turner, Black Ace Turner, Babe Turner, and Black Ace. He left this life on November 7th, 1972.
American Ace
American Ace is a comics character.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Ace | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 83.99% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 8.01% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 1.42% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 0.00% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 5.09% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Ace
People with the last name Ace are most frequently White