Gender: Male
Origin: Ingles, Scandinavian
Meaning: Father of Peace, Man of Peace, Powerful and divine
Pronunciation: AK-suhl, /ˈæksəl/, AE K S AH L
Popularity Rank: #997
Derived from the Old Norse name Ásleikr, which is composed of the elements meaning 'god' and 'play'. In modern times, the name is often associated with strength and power.
The name Axel is of Ingles, Scandinavian origin and means Father of Peace, Man of Peace, Powerful and divine, symbolizes strength.. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Axel is commonly found in France, Mexico, Germany, and 88 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: AK-suhl
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈæksəl/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AE K S AH L
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Axel is recorded 64,722 times globally, ranking it as the 997th most common name worldwide.
Axel is most prevalent in France, with 20,279 occurrences, making it the 179th most popular name in the country.
In Germany, the name Axel is found among 1 in every 53 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #179 | 1 : 64 |
| Mexico | #197 | 1 : 84 |
| Germany | #170 | 1 : 53 |
| United States of America | #1,057 | 1 : 435 |
| Argentina | #199 | 1 : 94 |
| Chile | #422 | 1 : 267 |
| Peru | #540 | 1 : 432 |
| Belgium | #280 | 1 : 136 |
| Guatemala | #125 | 1 : 122 |
| Italy | #1,595 | 1 : 859 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Axel from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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