Axel

At a glance

Axel is the #405 dog name in our records. About 1 in 1,333 male dogs is called Axel, and the name is falling.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Axel?

#405dog name of 19,856
1 in 1,333male dogs
359dogs in the records
#1,165cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 1%Boys 98%Not recorded 1%

1% girls · 99% boys among 354 dogs with a recorded sex

Axel over the years

Falling
03.97.92013: 5.3, 2014: 6.2, 2015: 6.4, 2016: 3.8, 2017: 4.0, 2018: 2.1, 2019: 6.9, 2020: 4.5, 2021: 3.9, 2022: 5.5, 2023: 6.5, 2024: 0.82013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Axel per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Axel

AxellAxlAxleAxe

Questions

Is Axel a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (99% male).

How popular is Axel for dogs?

Axel is the #405 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 359 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Axel?

Axel is said in 2 syllables: A·xel. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Axel?

Axell, Axl and Axle sound similar.

What breeds are often named Axel?

German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers and Beagles are the breeds most often called Axel.

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