Names Starting With A
BoyNorse#53 in 2025
Axel
Axel is a boys' name of Norse origin meaning “father of peace.” It ranked #53 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
AK-sel
meaning & origin
The name Axel means “father of peace.” It comes from the Norse language tradition.
A Scandinavian and German form of the Hebrew name Absalom, meaning 'father of peace.' It has been popular in Nordic countries for centuries and gained international recognition through Axl Rose, lead singer of Guns N' Roses, though his spelling differs.
popularity over time
#682020
#632021
#602022
#572023
#532024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #53 |
| 2023 | #57 |
| 2022 | #60 |
| 2021 | #63 |
| 2020 | #68 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Axel
- Axl Rose (musician)
- Axel Springer (media mogul)
- Axel Witsel (footballer)
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