Ace

Ace derives primarily from the English word ace, itself from Old French as and Latin as, meaning a unit or a single point on a die, which over time acquired connotations of excellence and mastery in English slang. Its use as a given name in the English-speaking world reflects this sense of outstanding ability or superiority. It also exists as a short form of Slavic names beginning with Ac- in Macedonian tradition. Related forms include Aces and the nickname use attached to longer names such as Acelin.