Axel

Rank 77th Boy Name 🔥 Popular

In 2022, the name Axel was 77th most popular baby name for boys and 131st most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 4,333 babies were named Axel in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 776 babies in the United States were named Axel. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 3.8% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Axel is around 9 to 11 years old.

The name "Axel" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Axel is Axe.

Axel Meaning & Origin

Axel is a Scandinavian name that means "father of peace", implying a strong, calm, and gentle demeanor.

The name Axel is described as bold, adventurous and dynamic.

Pronunciation

Axel is pronounced ah-xel in English. The name Axel has 4 letters and 2 or 4 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Axel

  • The name Axel is shared with a popular figure skating move called the "Axel Jump", which is named after the Norwegian figure skater Axel Paulsen.

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Geography

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