Axel

Meaning of Axel

Axel means "father of peace". It's derived from the Hebrew name Absalom.

Axel has Scandinavian roots — browse every Scandinavian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Axel

Axel has held fairly steady, sitting around #79 in 2025 after peaking at #71 in 2023.

Notable people named Axel

• Axl Rose
  Guns N' Roses singer
• Axel Witsel
  Belgian football player
• Axel Tuanzebe
  English football player
• Axel Merckx
  Belgian cyclist
• Axel Springer
  German publisher

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Questions about the name Axel

What does the name Axel mean?

Axel means axel means "father of peace". it's derived from the hebrew name absalom, and it comes from Scandinavian origins.

Is Axel a boy's or a girl's name?

Axel is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Axel?

In 2025, Axel ranked #79 for boys, down from #78 the year before.

When was Axel most popular?

Axel peaked at #71 in 2023.