The baby name Axl is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈæk.səl/ (AK-səl).
Axl is Scandinavian in Origin.
The baby name Axl is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈæk.səl/ (AK-səl).
Axl is Scandinavian in Origin.
Axl is a streamlined modern variant of Axel, the Scandinavian form of the biblical name Absalom (Hebrew Avshalom), meaning "father of peace." In Nordic naming, Axel/Aksel has long-standing use; some etymologists also note its conflation with Old Norse Ásketill (ans "god" + ketill "cauldron/helmet"), though that pathway more directly yields Aksel. As a modern styling, Axl trims the -e and feels sharper and more contemporary while preserving the peaceful core meaning.
Axel appears across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Germany, and France; the feminine counterpart is Axelle, and related forms include Aksel, Aksel, Akseli (Finnish), and Absalom/Avshalom. The spelling Axl gained wide recognition via rock singer Axl Rose in the late 1980s and has since risen in English-speaking countries, often chosen for its punchy, edgy vibe. Nicknames and short forms include Ax and Axi.
| Axl Rose Axl Rose is a musician from the United States, best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Guns N' Roses. He gained fame with hits like 'Sweet Child o' Mine' and 'Welcome to the Jungle'. Born in 1962, Axl's powerful voice and dynamic stage presence have made him a standout figure in rock music. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2020 | #1 | — | 780 |
| BN | 0 | #32 | 1 | 2,297 | |
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| MV | Boys | 0 | #79 | 1 | 3,375 |
| TW | 0 | #100 | 4 | 4,523 | |
| PH | 0 | #109 | 2 | 5,607 | |
| EE | Boys | 0 | #125 | 1 | 2,087 |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #134 | 2 | 4,130 |
| MU | 0 | #137 | 1 | 3,613 | |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #139 | 1 | 6,332 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #167 | 1 | 3,171 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #173 | 7 | 4,064 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2020 | #174 | 4 | 1,548 |
| UY | 0 | #182 | 1 | 2,477 | |
| Belgium | Boys | 2017 | #184 | 27 | 420 |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| EC | Boys | 0 | #246 | 1 | 3,322 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #253 | 4 | 7,111 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| SG | 0 | #280 | 3 | 11,010 | |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #290 | 17 | 2,588 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 5,122 |
| SA | 0 | #311 | 2 | 10,560 | |
| PE | 0 | #322 | 8 | 6,350 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #329 | 3 | 9,639 |
| GT | 0 | #334 | 5 | 5,948 | |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| MY | 0 | #349 | 6 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #355 | 3 | 8,483 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #366 | 4 | 8,477 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #367 | 17 | 11,440 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #378 | 4 | 7,951 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #382 | 18 | 5,922 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #389 | 1 | 7,057 |
| France | Boys | 2019 | #391 | 4 | 2,886 |
| MX | 0 | #403 | 11 | 8,339 | |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #424 | 51 | 7,625 |
| CL | 0 | #426 | 9 | 6,867 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #426 | 4 | 13,098 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #455 | 13 | 7,628 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #462 | 26 | 10,188 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #497 | 9 | 9,305 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #505 | 166 | 13,390 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #523 | 4 | 12,621 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #550 | 8 | 12,905 |
| LY | 0 | #552 | 8 | 12,703 | |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #561 | 32 | 9,244 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #564 | 2 | 10,162 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| BH | 0 | #585 | 3 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #601 | 5 | 10,045 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #660 | 23 | 3,552 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #678 | 216 | 7,044 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #680 | 18 | 17,960 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #695 | 3 | 13,071 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #700 | 291 | 16,355 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #721 | 159 | 14,506 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #740 | 12 | 12,213 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #741 | 3 | 18,093 |
| SY | 0 | #762 | 6 | 11,684 | |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #804 | 3 | 18,755 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #814 | 107 | 15,656 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #908 | 23 | 5,610 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #910 | 42 | 5,873 |
| United States | Girls | 2020 | #913 | 5 | 8,768 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #917 | 36 | 5,697 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #917 | 2 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #923 | 3 | 15,035 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 6 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,037 | 3 | 16,750 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,066 | 46 | 25,439 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,070 | 3 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,138 | 6 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,150 | 3 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,193 | 7 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,229 | 6 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,261 | 7 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,267 | 6 | 25,619 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,389 | 83 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,583 | 32 | 28,008 |
Axl is popular in 61 countries — most recent births per country:
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