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Axel

AHK-sul

Top 100 → Stable

✦ Meaning

“Scandinavian name meaning 'father of peace,' derived from Absalom. Modern and strong with European sophistication.”

Popularity Over Time

Axel US popularity rank over timeRank 4151 in 1948 to rank 71 in 2023. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#71#2111#41511900192019401960198020002024

Currently ranked #78 in the United States.

Origin

HebrewScandinavian

Syllables

2

Style

ModernBoldStrongMinimal

Famous Bearers

  • Axel Rose
  • Axel Tuanzebe

Collections

Works Everywhere → Scandinavian Names → Two Syllables →

Similar Names

Adrian

Latin Top 100

Sibling Name Ideas

Stella

Latin Top 50

Ivy

Old English Top 50

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Strong Scandinavian roots, works internationally

People Also Ask

Scandinavian name meaning 'father of peace,' derived from Absalom. Modern and strong with European sophistication.

Axel is currently ranked #78 in the United States. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.

Axel works beautifully as a full name and does not lend itself to an obvious short form. Most parents see that as a feature.

Names that pair beautifully with Axel include Stella, Ivy.