Axel vs Axell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Axel

Boy #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of peace"

Origin: Old Norse (variant of Absalom)

Swedish Norwegian Danish German American

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Boy #1,824 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of peace"

Origin: Hebrew via Scandinavian

Scandinavian German American

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Axel Rank #78

Axell Rank #1,824

Axel is more popular, ranked #78 vs #1824 for Axell.

Is Axel or Axell more popular?

Axel is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Axell at #1824 in the United States.

What do Axel and Axell mean?

Axel means "father of peace" (Old Norse (variant of Absalom) origin). Axell means "father of peace" (Hebrew via Scandinavian origin).

Are Axel and Axell boy or girl names?

Axel is primarily a boy name. Axell is primarily a boy name.