Aksel vs Lael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aksel

Boy #1,433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"father of peace"

Origin: Hebrew via Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Norwegian Danish German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,433
Total SSA Count
127
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ax

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Lael

Boy #1,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian American Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,468
Total SSA Count
123
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee, Lae

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Aksel Rank #1,433
Lael Rank #1,468

Aksel is more popular, ranked #1433 vs #1468 for Lael.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aksel ___

  • Aksel Lars
  • Aksel Erik
  • Aksel James
  • Aksel Thor
  • Aksel Bjorn
  • Aksel William

Lael ___

  • Lael Benjamin
  • Lael Asher
  • Lael Ezra
  • Lael Joshua
  • Lael Daniel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aksel

Soren Freya Bjorn Astrid Magnus

If you choose Lael

Ezra Micah Naomi Zara Judah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aksel or Lael more popular?

Aksel is more popular, ranked #1433 compared to Lael at #1468 in the United States.

What do Aksel and Lael mean?

Aksel means "father of peace" (Hebrew via Scandinavian origin). Lael means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aksel and Lael boy or girl names?

Aksel is primarily a boy name. Lael is primarily a boy name.

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