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Ax
OriginWord name or short form of Axel
Meaning"father of peace"
GenderBoy
About Ax
Ax makes a somewhat threatening short form of the popular Axel, given to more than 3000 baby boys last year. It can also be used on its own, though it usually isn't. There were, however, seven baby boys named Axe in the US in 2015.
As of October 2026, Ax ranked #12341 in US births in 2019 SSA.
Editor's take: The name Ax is a boy's name.
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