Axel
Scandinavian boy's name meaning “father of peace”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Scandinavian
- Meaning
- father of peace
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 4
- US rank (2023)
- #72
- Born in 2023
- 4,520
- Peak year
- 2023 (#72)
Meaning & origin
Axel is a Scandinavian form of the biblical Absalom, from the Hebrew, 'father of peace'.
Is Axel a Scandinavian name?
Yes — Axel is a Scandinavian name meaning "father of peace". Axel is a Scandinavian form of the biblical Absalom, from the Hebrew, 'father of peace'. You may also see it described as Norse, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Axel ranked #72 for boys. It has risen about 95 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 4,520 US boys were given the name Axel.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #72 in 2023
“Unranked” means Axel was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Axel
Axel is spelled A-X-E-L — 4 letters and 2 syllables.
Axel: frequently asked questions
What does the name Axel mean?
Axel is a Scandinavian name meaning "father of peace". Axel is a Scandinavian form of the biblical Absalom, from the Hebrew, 'father of peace'.
Where does the name Axel come from?
Axel is of Scandinavian origin. Axel is a Scandinavian form of the biblical Absalom, from the Hebrew, 'father of peace'.
Is Axel a boy or a girl name?
Axel is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Axel?
In 2023, 4,520 US boys were given the name Axel.
Is Axel a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Axel ranked #72 for boys. It has risen about 95 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
How do you spell Axel?
Axel is spelled A-X-E-L — 4 letters.
How common is the name Axel?
In 2023, 4,520 US boys were given the name Axel. In the latest US data, Axel ranked #72 for boys. It has risen about 95 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
Is Axel a Scandinavian name?
Yes — Axel is a Scandinavian name meaning "father of peace". Axel is a Scandinavian form of the biblical Absalom, from the Hebrew, 'father of peace'. You may also see it described as Norse, which refer to the same root.
What does Axel mean in Scandinavian?
In Scandinavian, Axel means "father of peace". Axel is a Scandinavian form of the biblical Absalom, from the Hebrew, 'father of peace'.
Is Axel a Norse name?
Axel is usually classified as Scandinavian, and Norse belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Norse too. It means "father of peace".