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In short
Ax is a strong and distinctive Old English name for a baby boy, evoking power and courage. It's easy to pronounce and exudes confidence and individuality.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2019 (#12,145)
Babies in 2019
5 (<0.01% of boys)
First recorded
2019 (the only year on record)

Meaning of Ax

Originating from Old English, the name Ax is a strong and distinctive choice for a baby boy. With its short and simple sound, it is easy to pronounce as "aks" (/æks/). The name Ax has an association with power and strength, evoking images of courage and determination. It is a unique name that stands out from the crowd. In the United States of America, Ax has been given to a small number of baby boys each year, ranking at 12,126 in popularity in 2019. A variation of this name is Axe, which adds an edgier and more contemporary feel. Overall, the name Ax exudes confidence and individuality for any young boy who bears it.

How to pronounce Ax

Popularity of Ax in the U.S.

Ax appears in the records for the U.S. only in 2019, ranked #12,145 with 5 babies.

Bar chart: 5 boys named Ax in the U.S. in 2019, ranked #12,145 among boy names.
  • Boys named Ax (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale)
In 2019. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2019 1 row
Ax: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2019512,145new

Notable people named Ax

  • William Reid Eadie is a retired American professional wrestler known as The Masked Superstar and Ax of Demolition.