Axel
AK-suhl
Popularity
#11205
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Norse
Total Births
68,489
Peak Year
#4,674 in 2020
First Recorded
1880
Style
Modern & Trendy, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Axel is of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Hebrew name Absalom, meaning 'father of peace.' It gained popularity through the Danish archbishop Absalon.
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Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Axl Rose
American singer, best known as the lead vocalist of Guns N' Roses.
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