Father of peace
A modern phonetic spelling of the Scandinavian name Axel, which is the Danish and Swedish form of the Hebrew name Absalom. It combines the elements 'avi' meaning father and 'shalom' meaning peace. This specific spelling also evokes the mechanical component, giving it a rugged, industrial edge.
Less common today
Axle isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,267 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A motorized monster truck character · Blaze and the Monster Machines
A character based on Axl Rose · Mega Man X5
