Axl

At a Glance: Name: Axl – Meaning: father of peace (as a common spelling variant of Axel, ultimately from Absalom) – Origin: Scandinavian/Germanic (variant of Axel) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: AK-sul

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Axl is a Scandinavian and Germanic name, a spelling variant of Axel that ultimately traces back to Absalom and carries the meaning 'father of peace.' It's pronounced AK-sul, with a worldly, clean, modern feel.

Meaning & Origin of Axl

Meaning: Father of peace (as a common spelling variant of axel, ultimately from absalom).

Origin: Scandinavian/Germanic (variant of Axel).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Axl

Phonetic: AK-sul   IPA: /ˈæksəl/

Popularity of Axl

Axl reached its high point in 2019, ranking #679 with 377 babies given the name; by 2024 it had dropped to #1027 with 216, within Social Security data that runs from 1988 to 2024.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1988–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Axl mean?

Father of peace (as a common spelling variant of axel, ultimately from absalom). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Axl)

How do you pronounce Axl?

Axl is pronounced AK-sul (IPA: /ˈæksəl/).

Is Axl a popular name right now?

Axl peaked at #679 in 2019 and is ranked #1027 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1988–2024.)

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