Meaning: Father is peace, through Absalom
The story
Axel developed in medieval Denmark from Absalom. Its Hebrew name family joins father and peace, despite Axel’s brisk, distinctly Scandinavian sound.
Nicknames
- Ax
- Axe
Spellings & variants
- Aksel
- Axl
- Absalon
Popularity
Top 100
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
- Modern
- Strong
- Works everywhere
Origins
Axel comes from Danish and Hebrew.
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