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Aksel
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Pronounced AHK-sel /ΛΙΛk.sΙl/Low
Meaning: Father of peace, my father is peaceLow
In 30 seconds: Aksel is the Norwegian and Danish spelling of Axel, the Scandinavian form of the Hebrew Absalom meaning father of peace. A clean two-syllable name with both biblical depth and Nordic heritage.
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MeaningFather of peace, my father is peace
U.S. rank (2025)#1267 β Rising
2025 U.S. births155 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)β 2,557
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Aksel is the Norwegian/Danish spelling of Axel from the Hebrew Absalom meaning father of peace (ab = father, shalom = peace).
Aksel is used in Norway, Denmark, and among Scandinavian heritage families.
Did you know? Prince Absalom, son of King David, had the most beautiful hair in all of Israel. His name meaning father of peace is profoundly ironic given his turbulent life.
Overall data confidence 90%
Variations
AxelAxlAbsalom
Nicknames
Aks
Famous Bearers
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Aksel Hennie (b. 1975)Norwegian actor, director and screenwriter known for Max Manus, Hercules and The Martian
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Aksel Lund Svindal (b. 1982)Norwegian alpine ski racer, two-time overall World Cup champion and Olympic downhill and super-G gold medalist
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Frequently Asked
What does Aksel mean?
Father of peace, my father is peace
How do you pronounce Aksel?
Aksel is pronounced AHK-sel.
What is the origin of Aksel?
Aksel comes from Scandinavian, Hebrew.
What names are similar to Aksel?
Similar names include axel, soren, bjorn.