Axel

Pronunciation: [ AKS-uhl ]

Girl Name #15,147 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Axel is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced AKS-uhl.

Parents who love the name Axel often also consider Axel, Axie, Axl .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #15,147
Total SSA Count: 8

Also a Boy Name

Axel is also used as a boy name, ranked #78.

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Similar Names

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Frequently Asked Questions About Axel

Is Axel a boy or girl name?

Axel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #15147. As a boy name, it is ranked #78. Axel is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Axel?

Axel is pronounced AKS-uhl.

How popular is the name Axel?

Axel is currently ranked #15147 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Axel a common or rare name?

Axel is an uncommon name, ranked #15147 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Axel

Axel is a girl name .

Is Axel a boy or girl name? Axel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #15,147 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #78. Axel is more commonly used as a boy name.

Axel is currently ranked #15,147 in popularity for girl names in the United States.