Arec
A-rek
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Norse
Total Births
6
Peak Year
#6 in 2001
First Recorded
2001
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Likely a short form or variant of Eric, which means "eternal ruler" or "ever powerful" in Norse.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
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Meaning
Axel is of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Hebrew name Absalom, meaning 'father of peace.' It gained popularity through the Danish archbishop Absalon.
Eric
Norse
Meaning
Derived from the Old Norse name *Eiríkr*, meaning 'eternal ruler' or 'ever powerful'. Composed of the elements *ei* meaning 'ever' and *ríkr* meaning 'ruler'.
Erick
Norse
Meaning
Erick is a Scandinavian variant of Eric, derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr. Eiríkr combines the elements "ei" (ever, always) and "ríkr" (ruler, powerful).