Father of peace; wood-cutting tool
Axe is primarily a modern diminutive of the Hebrew name Axel, meaning 'father of peace.' It also functions as a bold word name referring to the tool, symbolizing strength and utility. Its usage as a standalone name is part of the trend for short, sharp, one-syllable names.
Less common today
Axe isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,616 in 2019.
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
