Aksel

Aksel is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 127 boys in the United States.

Aksel at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Aksel

Aksel belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Aksel first appears in Social Security records in 1989. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1029 in 2018, and in 2024 127 babies received the name — 2,402 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Aksel in US records

First recorded (US)
1989
Best US rank
#1029 in 2018
Peak year
2018
Babies named Aksel in 2024
127
Total since 1880
2,402

Aksel in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2006
Best rank
#1132 in 2024
Babies named Aksel in 2025
14
Total since 1996
244

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aksel mean?

The meaning of Aksel is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Aksel a boy or girl name?

Aksel is a boy name. In 2024, 127 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Aksel?

Aksel comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Aksel?

Aksel first appears in US records in 1989. Its best-ever ranking was #1029 in 2018, and 127 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].