Welcome to the wonderfully weird world of Wednesday, where the Outcasts at Nevermore Academy keep us guessing. One of the biggest fun mysteries fans love to untangle is the age of the lovable, hairy-handed barista: Ajax Petropoulos. Figuring out his age isn’t just trivia—it helps us understand his goofy, awkward charm and his place in the friend group. Knowing this detail makes re-watching his scenes even more delightful.
First, let’s look at the official clues. In the show, Ajax is a gorgon, a creature who can turn people to stone with his gaze. He’s a student at Nevermore, which is a high school for outcasts. Based on classmates like Enid Sinclair and Wednesday Addams, who are clearly 16 years old, Ajax is also approximately 16 or 17 during the first season. That youthful age explains why he’s still figuring out how to control his snake-hair—and his feelings for Enid.
His age also adds a layer of fun creative humor. Think about it: a gorgon who works at the local coffee shop is essentially a teenager with a summer job. Imagine the awkward moments: accidentally turning a customer’s frappuccino into a stone-cold sculpture because he looked at the blender wrong. Or trying to ask a girl out while his snakes are in a bad mood. His age makes him relatable—he’s a monster, but he’s also just a kid dealing with crushes and homework.
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Here’s a practical tip for curious fans: check the Nevermore Academy yearbooks (if a sequel or spin-off ever shows them). Or, pay attention to clues in the dialogue. When Ajax mentions his grandma’s stories about when she was a student, it subtly hints that he’s young enough to be in her care. Also, note that he wears a school uniform—a dead giveaway for most high schoolers.
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If you want to guess his exact age, try this creative exercise. Rewrite a scene from the show, but imagine Ajax is 25 years old. Suddenly, working at a high school coffee shop and crushing on a 16-year-old Enid feels very different. The story works because he’s a teenager stumbling through adolescence—his age is the secret ingredient to his charm.
So, while the show never slaps a birthday cake in front of him, the evidence points to 16–17 years old. That’s the sweet spot for a gorgon who’s still learning to be cool. Next time you watch Wednesday, remember: every time Ajax blushes or fumbles, it’s because he’s just a young, awkward, magical teen—just like the rest of us.
