Origin:Hebrew
Popularity:137
Meaning:father is peace
Axel as a boy's name is pronounced AX-el. It is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Axel is "father is peace".
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Famous Axels

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  • Axel Blake
    Comedian
  • Axel Witsel
    Soccer Player
  • Richard Axel
    Scientist

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