Boy Name
Axel
"Father of peace, divine reward"
Ranked #78 for boys
About the Name Axel
Meaning
Father of peace, divine reward
Origin
GermanicGender
Boy
First Letter
ABoy Rank
#78
Girl Rank
#11205
Axel is a boy name of Germanic origin. The name means "Father of peace, divine reward" and Currently ranked #78 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with A or explore other Germanic names.
Popularity Over Time
#85 1950
#168 1960
#221 1970
#446 1980
#1534 1990
#10670 2000
#31891 2010
#22367 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Axel
- AR Axl Rose
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