NameBattle

Andrew vs Axel

Head-to-head: full US statistics and history since 1880.

Andrew

a name gently stepping back from its peak

18802025
US babies named Andrew per year
Rank today
#73
Peak
#5 (1988)
Babies in 2025
4,497
Classroom
likely the only one
Strongest states
CA, TX, NY
VS

Axel

a steady, dependable choice

18802025
US babies named Axel per year
Rank today
#79
Peak
#71 (2023)
Babies in 2025
4,140
Classroom
likely the only one
Strongest states
TX, CA, FL

The verdict

Andrew is the more popular pick (#73 vs #79). Both sit in a similar popularity band — Andrew is a name gently stepping back from its peak, Axel is a steady, dependable choice.

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