Axel

Boy's name

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

Meaning My father is peace
Origin Scandinavian
U.S. births in 2023 4,245
Peak year 2020

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Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Axel Rose - Guns N' Roses lead singer.
  • Axel Witsel - Belgian professional soccer player.
  • Axel Alonso - Comic book editor-in-chief.
  • Axel Merckx - Belgian former professional cyclist.
  • Axel Vervoordt - Belgian interior designer and art collector.

Brothers for Axel

Boy names closely related to Axel

Joel Elias Luka Jonathan Antonio Ian Eric Edwin

Sisters for Axel

Girl names closely related to Axel

Allison Elena Maria Eliana Katherine Arianna Leilani Camilla

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