Axl vs Gerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Axl

Boy #1,032 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"father of peace"

Origin: Hebrew via Scandinavian

American Scandinavian Rock music culture

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Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Axl Rank #1,032

Gerald Rank #1,168

Axl is more popular, ranked #1032 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Axl or Gerald more popular?

Axl is more popular, ranked #1032 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Axl and Gerald mean?

Axl means "father of peace" (Hebrew via Scandinavian origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Axl and Gerald boy or girl names?

Axl is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.