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.

Popularity of the name Aksel

• 1555 Nameberry 2025
• 291 Unique 2023
• 743 Future 2028
• 17 Norway 2024
• 6 Denmark 2023

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Famous People Named Aksel

• Aksel "Azach" Zachariassen Norwegian politcian and writer
• Aksel Agerby Danish composer and organist
• Aksel Airo Finnish lieutenant general
• Aksel Arstal Norwegian theologist and schoolteacher
• Aksel Christian Henrik Hansen Danish sculptor
• Aksel Gresvig Norwegian track cyclist and businessman
• Aksel Hagen Norwegian politician
• Aksel Hennie Norwegian actor, director and writer
• Aksel Larsen Danish politician
• Aksel Lund Svindal Norwegian alpine skier
• Aksel Mikkelsen Danish educator
• Aksel Sandemose Danish novelist
• Aksel Vilhelmsson Johannesen Faroese politician