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Axl

Axl: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

Meaning and origin of Axl

  • A male given name.

How popular is Axl?

190U.S. babies in 2025
#677peak rank (2019)
4,413babies since 1880

Since 1880, 5 girls and 4,408 boys in the U.S. have been named Axl (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #15431 in 2020. Its highest rank for boys was #677 in 2019. In 2025, 190 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

18801920196020002025379 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Axl FAQ

What does the name Axl mean?

A male given name.

How popular is the name Axl?

Since 1880, 5 girls and 4,408 boys in the U.S. have been named Axl (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #15431 in 2020. Its highest rank for boys was #677 in 2019. In 2025, 190 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Axl a boy or girl name?

Axl is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5 girls and 4,408 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.