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Axil

♂ Boy

Pronounced AK-sil /ˈæk.sɪl/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Axel — a Scandinavian form of Absalom, from Hebrew Avshalom, 'father of peace; my father is peace'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Father of peace: Axil spells Axel — 'father of peace'. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'AK-sil').
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Origin LowHebrew, Scandinavian
MeaningA spelling of Axel — a Scandinavian form of Absalom, from Hebrew Avshalom, 'father of peace; my father is peace'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#9811 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 135

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420102025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Axil is a spelling of Axel — a Scandinavian form of Absalom, from the Hebrew Avshalom, 'father of peace; my father is peace' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'AK-sil'; nickname Ax).

In the U.S. it registers thinly in this spelling. Rare, father-of-peace at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Axel is a Scandinavian form of Absalom, Hebrew Avshalom, 'father of peace; my father is peace' — Axil is a spelling, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AK-sil').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Axel — routes layered

Variations

AxelAxlAksel

Nicknames

Ax

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Axel— the standard spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Axil mean?

Axil spells Axel — Hebrew 'father of peace; my father is peace'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Axil?

It's said AK-sil /ˈæk.sɪl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Axil a boy or girl name?

Axil is a boy's name.

How popular is Axil?

Axil is a rare name in the U.S.

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