Axel vs Simon

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

✓ All Clear

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

✓ All Clear

Axel Rank #78

Simon Rank #251

Axel is more popular, ranked #78 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Axel or Simon more popular?

Axel is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Axel and Simon mean?

Axel means "father of peace" (Old Norse (variant of Absalom) origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Axel and Simon boy or girl names?

Axel is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.