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Axel
Meaning: father of peace (from Absalom) · Origin: Scandinavian · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
A medieval Danish form of the biblical Absalom, 'my father is peace'.
Famous people named Axel
- Axl Rose (singer)
Nicknames
Ax
Variants & related names
Aksel, Axl
Axel name art
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FAQ
What does the name Axel mean?
Axel means “father of peace (from Absalom)”. It comes from Scandinavian.
Is Axel a popular name?
Yes — Axel has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Axel?
Ax.
What are other forms of Axel?
Aksel, Axl.
Similar names
Alexander · Asher · Aiden · Anthony · Andrew · Adrian
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.