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Axell

♂ Boy

Pronounced AK-suhl /ˈæk.səl/Medium

Meaning: Father is peaceMedium

In 30 seconds: Axell is a respelled form of Axel, a name meaning 'father is peace' that traces back through Scandinavian use to the biblical Absalom.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFather is peace
U.S. rank (2024)#1815 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births89 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,049

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119952024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

The meaning behind Axell, 'father is peace', comes from its older root in the name Absalom. It reached northern Europe as Axel and Aksel, and the doubled spelling Axell is a modern variant of that same name. The Norwegian figure skater Axel Paulsen lent his first name to the famous jump still called the axel.

It has the same crisp, two-syllable snap as its relatives Axl and the accented Spanish and Catalan forms Áxel and Àxel. Footballer Axel Witsel is a contemporary bearer of the standard spelling.

Did you know? Axell is a spelling variant of Axel, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'father is peace' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Axell — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

AkselAxlÁxelÀxelAbsalom

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Axel Paulsen (1855–1938)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Axel Witsel (1989–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Axell…

Aksel— The Scandinavian spelling of the same name meaning 'father is peace'.
Axl— A stripped-down variant of Axel sharing its exact sound.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Axell mean?

Axell is usually explained as meaning 'father is peace' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Axell?

It's commonly said AK-suhl /ˈæk.səl/.

Is Axell a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Axell is used as a boy name.

How popular is Axell?

In 2024, Axell ranked #1815 in the U.S. for boys, with 89 births recorded.