Ax Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ax Name at a Glance

Name	Ax
Meaning	Diminutive of Axel: Father of peace.
Origin	Scandinavian
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Ax Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ax means “Diminutive of Axel: Father of peace”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ax Name Origin

Our database records Ax under Scandinavian origin. Browse more Scandinavian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ax a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ax is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ax

When considering Ax for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.