Ace

Ace is a word-name with a gambler's grin, derived from the Latin as, the Roman unit meaning "one," later the highest card in the deck and a pilot's highest honor. It entered American nurseries seriously only in the 2000s and has climbed quickly, landing in the U.S. top 165 for boys, propelled by celebrity babies and the broader taste for short, punchy, confident names. One crisp syllable, a soft a that sharpens into a clean final sibilant. Ace is unapologetically cool, with a wink built in. It suits a kid who walks into rooms and owns them without trying.