Axl

Meaning of Axl

A variant of Absalom, meaning "father of peace".

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

Popularity of Axl

After ranking as high as #680 in 2019, Axl has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Axl

• Axl Rose
  Guns N' Roses lead singer
• Axl Hodges
  American football player
• Axl Folleco
  French Rugby Player
• Axl Bäck
  Swedish ice hockey player
• Axl Witsel
  Belgian football player

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Questions about the name Axl

What does the name Axl mean?

Axl means a variant of absalom, meaning "father of peace", and it comes from Scandinavian origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Axl?

Axl did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Axl most popular?

Axl peaked at #680 in 2019.