In all the world, Áxel (Axel 
, Áxel 
) is a widespread boy's first name. The first name Áxel is characteristic of Germany, where it is a common male name, Sweden, and Guatemala, where it is quite a common masculine name (explore the name in all countries). Measured by absolute frequency, it is commonest in Germany, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and France. Very seldom, Áxel is the last name as well as the forename.
Áxel is also a popular name for the fictitious and mythical characters: Axel Mischke , the fictional character from The Tin Drum by Günter Grass; Axel Foley , the fictional character, Beverly Hills Cop II; Zeitgeist , the fictional character in Marvel Comics, Deadpool 2; Axel , the Kingdom Hearts character, Kingdom Hearts II and Axel Brass , the character from the Wildstorm Universe, Planetary, and in many other works.