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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Father of peace (via Absalom)
- Origin
- Scandinavian (Danish, ultimately Hebrew)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- AHK-sel
Aksel is a Danish name, pronounced AHK-sel, that comes from the Hebrew name Absalom and carries the meaning "father of peace." It has a timeless, classic and worldly feel, giving it a familiar, settled sound with Scandinavian roots. If you want a name with a real linguistic history behind it rather than an invented one, Aksel delivers that.
Meaning & Origin of Aksel
Meaning: Father of peace (via Absalom).
Origin: Scandinavian (Danish, ultimately Hebrew).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Aksel
AHK-selIPA /ˈɑːksəl/
Popularity of Aksel
Aksel has been tracked in U.S. birth records since 1989, and it reached its high point in 2018 at #1029 with 198 babies given the name; by 2024 it had drifted down to #1429 with 127 babies.
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FAQ
What does the name Aksel mean?
Father of peace (via Absalom). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Aksel?
Aksel is pronounced AHK-sel (IPA: /ˈɑːksəl/).
Is Aksel a popular name right now?
Aksel peaked at #1029 in 2018 and is ranked #1429 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1989–2024.)
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