Axel is of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse 'Ásgeirr', which means 'spear god'. It is composed of two elements: 'áss' meaning 'god', and 'geirr' meaning 'spear'. The name Axel has gained popularity worldwide, particularly in Scandinavia, Germany, and the Netherlands. Its variants include Åxel (Swedish), Aksel (Norwegian), Asko (Finnish), and Akse (Danish).
The name Axxel experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a notable increase from 2017 onwards. From 2002 to 2016, the number of births varied between 5 and 16 per year, but since then, it has consistently been above 10, reaching a peak of 19 in 2019 and 14 in both 2022 and 2023. Overall, there were a total of 192 births for the name Axxel between 2002 and 2023.