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Axel Meaning and Origin

Axel is German, Hebrew given name meaning The meaning of the name Axel is "father of peace.".

Axel is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.

Axel is currently #77 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Axel are Axel Thue, Axel, Axel Borup-Jørgensen.

Axel is a 4 letters name with syllables.

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Axel

Axel name meaning

The meaning of the name Axel is "father of peace."

Axel name origin

German Hebrew

Name facts

4 letter name

Popularity

Axel is ranked #77 most popular baby boy name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 100% of babies named Axel were boys

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Axel in the US

Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Axel in Canada

Celebrities named Axel

Axel Thue (Movies)
Axel (Biblical)
Axel Borup-Jørgensen ()
Axel Gade ()

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Axel - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Axel?
The meaning of the name Axel is The meaning of the name Axel is "father of peace.".
What is the origin of the name Axel?
The origin of the name Axel is German Hebrew .
Is Axel a girl or boy name?
The name Axel is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 99.65% of babies called Axel were boys, 0.35% of babies called Axel were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Axel?
According to statistics, Axel is ranked 77th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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