Aksel
How to say it: AHK-sel · /ˈɑksɛl/
Danish and Norwegian form of Axel meaning 'father of peace' - from Hebrew Absalom via Old Norse
Aksel was the 80th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 155 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 21% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #86 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #80 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 155 |
| Share of births | 1 in 712 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +21% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #86 |
| In France, 2025 | #68 among boys’ names, 140 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to American use, Aksel saw its greatest strength in the 2020s. Perched at the top now, it is likely to slip a bit.
What goes with it
Sharp and strong in impression, Aksel blends crisp attack with a breathy close. Soren and Oskar match its mood.
Nicknames
- Ax
- Aki
Honouring a Aksel in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Aksel is about 1 in 30.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish, Turkish.
In France: #68 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Aksel
- Aksel Lund Svindal (born 1982)Norwegian former alpine skier
- Aksel Hennie (born 1975)Norwegian actor, screenwriter, and director
- Aksel V. Johannesen (born 1972)Faroese politician
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