Aksel
- Meaning
- Father of peace
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What does Aksel mean?
Aksel means “Father of peace”.
Aksel is a Scandinavian form of the Hebrew name Absalom, traditionally interpreted as “father of peace.” It shares its history with Axel, while writing the middle consonants as ks rather than x. The connection with Absalom explains the meaning; Aksel is not an English word name related to a wheel’s axle.
The spelling is particularly associated with Denmark and Norway. For an English-speaking family, Aksel makes the consonant sequence visible but may still prompt comparison with Axel. Either form preserves the same older naming relationship. Families who prefer the Scandinavian spelling can use Aksel as a complete name without adding a longer formal version behind it.
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Variations & related forms
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How popular is Aksel?
United States · 2025Explore how often Aksel is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #1,267 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Aksel
- 155 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 21.1% More than 2024
Aksel over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #1,267 | 155 |
| 2024 | Boys | #1,426 | 128 |
| 2023 | Boys | #1,288 | 149 |
| 2022 | Boys | #1,457 | 124 |
| 2021 | Boys | #1,245 | 153 |
| 2020 | Boys | #1,177 | 163 |
| 2019 | Boys | #1,277 | 146 |
| 2018 | Boys | #1,029 | 198 |
| 2017 | Boys | #1,252 | 146 |
| 2016 | Boys | #1,105 | 177 |
| 2015 | Boys | #1,359 | 128 |
| 2014 | Boys | #1,362 | 125 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Aksel
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Axel
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Father of peace
Listed as a related name to Aksel.
Noah
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Rest, repose
Shares an origin with Aksel.
James
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Supplanter
Shares an origin with Aksel.
Elijah
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Yahweh is God
Shares an origin with Aksel.
Benjamin
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Son of the right hand
Shares an origin with Aksel.
Levi
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Joined, attached
Shares an origin with Aksel.
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