Axel
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Father of Peace; My Father is Peace
Background: The name Axel originates from the Scandinavian name 'Aksel,' which is derived from the Hebrew name 'Abshalom,' meaning 'father of peace.' The Latin form 'Axel' also conveys a similar meaning, with 'Ab' meaning 'father' and 'shalom' meaning 'peace.' This connection illustrates deep roots in multiple linguistic traditions.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#408
Total births
68,489
Most popular decade
2020s
(67,101 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+67 ranks)
Years in Top 100
7
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.7% male
0.3% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 16
- First year rank
- #442
- Peak year
- 2020
- Peak year births
- 4,666
- Peak rank
- #72
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 4,245
- Recent rank
- #78
Female
- First year
- 2001
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #15,352
- Peak year
- 2017
- Peak year births
- 18
- Peak rank
- #6,527
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 8
- Recent rank
- #11,069
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).