Axel
Axel is a Scandinavian name derived from the Hebrew name Absalom, meaning 'father of peace.' It has strong Nordic roots and became popular across Europe, combining a rugged edge with a peaceful meaning.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 4,105. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 3,036
- 2012: 2,482
- 2013: 2,428
- 2014: 2,806
- 2015: 3,249
- 2016: 3,467
- 2017: 3,789
- 2018: 4,074
- 2019: 4,505
- 2020: 4,667
- 2021: 4,540
- 2022: 4,350
- 2023: 4,523
- 2024: 4,255
- 2025: 4,140
- 2026 (projected): 4,105
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Has a cool, rock-and-roll edge thanks to Axl Rose
- •Common in Scandinavia but still distinctive in English-speaking countries
- •The 'x' gives it a modern, edgy feel while maintaining classic roots
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Famous People
Axl Rose
Lead singer of Guns N' Roses
Axel Witsel
Belgian professional footballer
Axel Oxenstierna
17th-century Swedish statesman
Axel Springer
German publisher and founder of media company
Statistics
72,459
Total births since 1880
2020
Peak year
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