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Boy Name

Axel

"Father of peace, divine reward"

Ranked #78 for boys

About the Name Axel

Meaning

Father of peace, divine reward

Origin

Germanic

Gender

Boy

First Letter

A

Boy 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.

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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

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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
4
Starts with
A
Origin
Germanic

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