Aksel

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Danish, version of Hebrew Absalom

"the father is peace"

Aksel Origin and Meaning

The name Aksel is a boy's name of Norwegian origin meaning "the father is peace".

Most American parents would choose to use the more commonly seen variant, Axel, but .this form is preferred in Denmark and Norway, and also ranks in the French Top 400.

Aksel Popularity

• 1930 Nameberry 2025
• 291 Unique 2023
• 743 Future 2028
• 20 Norway 2023
• 6 Denmark 2023

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Famous People Named Aksel

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