Axel: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Father of peace, a name with Nordic strength and rock-and-roll energy.
- Origin
- Scandinavian
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #73
- Peak
- #65 in 2023
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Axel Means
Axel is a boy name of Scandinavian origin. Father of peace, a name with Nordic strength and rock-and-roll energy.
How Popular Axel Is
Axel currently ranks #73 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #65 in 2023. It is rising.
Good to Know About Axel
- Axl Rose of Guns N' Roses gave this name its rock-star edge.
- Axel is a medieval Scandinavian form of the Hebrew Absalom.
- The name is popular in Sweden, France, and the Hispanic community.
Names Like Axel
Other Scandinavian names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Axel
Scandinavian names that pair well as a brother or sister to Axel.
Questions About Axel
What does Axel mean?
Axel is a boy name of Scandinavian origin. Father of peace, a name with Nordic strength and rock-and-roll energy.
How popular is Axel?
Axel currently ranks #73 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #65 in 2023. It is rising.
Where does Axel come from?
Axel comes from Scandinavian roots. Axl Rose of Guns N' Roses gave this name its rock-star edge.
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