Aksel
Meaning
father of peace (Danish/Norwegian form of Axel)
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Aksel peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
35 people · the #85,084 first name in Brazil · median age 26
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Aksel
Most people given the name Aksel in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Aksel deep dive
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