Acel

Boy name

Acel has been given to 79 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It peaked in 1919.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

1919 (10 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1912

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Acel — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Axelboy

72,668 babies since 1880

Abelboy

66,198 babies since 1880

Aceboy

26,483 babies since 1882

Adelunisex

3,002 babies since 1888

Anelgirl

2,141 babies since 1971

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Acel.

79 babies since 1913

79 babies since 1916

79 babies since 1917

79 babies since 1917

79 babies since 1918

79 babies since 1918

80 babies since 1887

80 babies since 1889

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FAQ

How popular is the name Acel?

Acel has been given to 79 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Acel peak?

Acel peaked in 1919, when 10 babies were given the name.

Is Acel a girl or boy name?

Acel is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Acel are boys).

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