Aksel

Aksel - A very unique male name

Aksel appeared on the charts for the first time in 1992 on position #3044. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Aksel and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Aksel? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Aksel. The baby boy name Aksel was given to 102 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1285 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 14,375 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Aksel peaked in popularity 8 years ago in 2018 on position 1102.

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Aksel is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Aksel is currently topping the baby name charts in Colorado at position #572 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,839.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Aksel is where you live.

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Aksel origin and meaning

Scandinavian form of Axel

The Norwegian and Danish spelling of Axel, which derives from the biblical Absalom, from Hebrew 'father of peace'

Aksel is how Axel is spelled in Norway and Denmark, where the name is a traditional staple. The chain runs from Hebrew Absalom through a Danish reshaping to Axel and Aksel. US use is recent and small, peaking in 2018.

Attested etymology

Aksel is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Aksel, pop culture references for the name Aksel and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Aksel

We've found the following names that sound similar to Aksel, sorted by popularity.

Axel / Ashley / Aziel / Axl / Azael / Akhil / Asael / Axle / Akil / Axell /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Aksel

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Aksel a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Aksel?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

AHK-sel · /ˈɑːksɛl/

Around the world

• Aksel (Norwegian) — The source form, used as-is
• Aksel (Danish) — Used as-is

Spellings and nicknames

• Axel — The more common international spelling; a separate established name
• Axl — A rock-influenced respelling, rarely a given name

Famous bearers

• Aksel Lund Svindal — Norwegian alpine skier, Olympic and world champion (b. 1982) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Aksel suits Scandinavian-heritage families who want the authentic home spelling of a strong, simple name.

Worth knowing

• Most Americans will write Axel