Celebrities
Amanda Pendolino
July 01, 2013

Jessica Simpson Has Baby Boy


Move over, North West.

Jessica Simpson has given birth to a new celebrity baby - and his name is Ace!

According to Us Weekly, Jessica, 32, gave birth to Ace Knute Johnson (pronounced Ka-nute) on Sunday in Los Angeles. Ace is Jessica’s second child with fiance Eric Johnson, 33; Ace’s older sister Maxwell is almost 14 months old.

“Ace Knute (pronounced Ka-nute) Johnson has arrived! Mom and baby are doing great,” Jessica’s rep said. “Jessica, Eric and Maxwell are thrilled to welcome the new addition to their family.”

 

After her first pregnancy, Jessica Simpson became a WeightWatchers spokesperson and lost her baby weight in the public eye - but became pregnant again in November 2012, just seven months after Maxwell was born.

Earlier this year, Jessica confided in Ellen Degeneres that her second pregnancy was “the complete opposite” from her first. “With Maxwell, I felt amazing. Like I could do everything, eat everything. Do whatever I wanted. I had a lot of energy,” Jessica explained. “This time around…I’m like exhausted. Eating Tums. That’s my snack of choice.”

Jessica and Eric decided back in February to name their son Ace; his middle name is taken from Eric’s Swedish paternal grandfather, Knute Johnson.

Originating from Latin, “Ace” means “unity” or “first-rate.” According to BabyCenter, Ace ranks #524 in male baby names, but has been rising in popularity over the past few years. Perhaps Jessica’s choice will give the adorable little name a boost.

Congrats, Jessica! What do you think of the name Ace?