The nameAksel
Aksel is the Norwegian and Danish form of Axel. It has been liked in France since the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Scandinavian
Meaning
Aksel comes from Axel, the Scandinavian form of Absalom, from the Hebrew Avshalom, "father of peace".
Origin
Scandinavian.
History
Aksel appeared in France in the mid 1980s and peaked in the late 2010s.
Popularity of the name Aksel
Aksel in France
Aksel was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,525 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Aksel. Its rise began around 2001, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Aksel in France were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 150 births a year on average, against 179 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Aksel in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aksel mean?
Aksel comes from Axel, the Scandinavian form of Absalom, from the Hebrew Avshalom, "father of peace".
What is the origin of the name Aksel?
Scandinavian.
Is Aksel a girl's or a boy's name?
Aksel is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Aksel?
Variants and related names of Aksel include Axel.