Axel vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Axel

Boy #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of peace"

Origin: Old Norse (variant of Absalom)

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Axel Rank #78

August Rank #88

Axel is more popular, ranked #78 vs #88 for August.

Is Axel or August more popular?

Axel is more popular, ranked #78 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Axel and August mean?

Axel means "father of peace" (Old Norse (variant of Absalom) origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Axel and August boy or girl names?

Axel is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.