What Axel means
Axel is a boy name of Germanic origin meaning "father of peace". It comes from Medieval Danish form of Absalom: Hebrew av (father) + shalom (peace). It is pronounced AHK-sel.
Formed in medieval Danish. Popular in Mexico since the 2000s, partly through Guns N' Roses singer Axl Rose.
Popularity: one of the most common names in Mexico. See the current top names.
