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Acxel
BoyMeaning of Acxel: Scandinavian: 'father of peace'
Acxel is a boy's name most strongly associated with Norse naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 7743rd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#7743
9 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
258
First recorded 1999 · peak 2001
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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