Aksel vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aksel

Boy #1,433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of peace"

Origin: Hebrew via Scandinavian

Norwegian Danish German American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English German American Dutch

8 High Risk

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Aksel Rank #1,433

Derick Rank #1,436

Aksel is more popular, ranked #1433 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Aksel or Derick more popular?

Aksel is more popular, ranked #1433 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Aksel and Derick mean?

Aksel means "father of peace" (Hebrew via Scandinavian origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Aksel and Derick boy or girl names?

Aksel is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.