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Aage

Quick answerThe name 'Aage' means "ancestor" or "forefather," derived from the Old Norse name *Áki*, a diminutive of *Anu-* meaning "father" or "ancestor." It is primarily used in Danish and Norwegian cultures, historically common among Scandinavian Christians, with notable bearers including Danish author Aage Madelung.

Danish · Boy · 1 syllable

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#3,082
TrendVintage
Peak year1915
Syllables1
OriginDanish
LanguageDanish
CultureDanish, Norwegian
ReligionChristianity
Letters4
Numerology5 Chaldean 1
Global rank#515

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Aage

The name 'Aage' means "ancestor" or "forefather," derived from the Old Norse name *Áki*, a diminutive of *Anu-* meaning "father" or "ancestor." It is primarily used in Danish and Norwegian cultures, historically common among Scandinavian Christians, with notable bearers including Danish author Aage Madelung.

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Etymology

The name 'Aage' means "ancestor" or "forefather," derived from the Old Norse name *Áki*, a diminutive of *Anu-* meaning "father" or "ancestor." It is primarily used in Danish and Norwegian cultures, historically common among Scandinavian Christians, with notable bearers including Danish author Aage Madelung.

Aage currently ranks #3,082 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1915.

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