What does the name Axel mean?

The name Axel means "My father is peace".

What is the origin of the name Axel?

Axel is a name of Scandinavian origin.

In 2023, 4,245 babies were named Axel in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Axel is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 4,245 →

All-Time Total: 67,874

Peak Year: 2020

Axel is a Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse name Ásketill, meaning "divine cauldron" or "father of peace."

Boy names closely related to Axel

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Girl names closely related to Axel

Allison Elena Maria Eliana Katherine Arianna Leilani Camilla

Births per year in the United States

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