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Axel

female

Meaning

"Father of Peace"

A Scandinavian form linked to Absalom traditions, it is now widely used internationally with a modern, concise profile.

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Popularity History of Axel

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#11205Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank
#11205

Axel was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-2666

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Axel

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26 linked lists

Quick Facts

OriginScandinavian, Hebrew
Syllables2
Length4 letters

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