Namesakes
Aksel Lund Svindal
(m) 1982- 
Notable Athletes (skiing)
Olympic Medalists 2010 alpine skiing (gold)
Aksel Sandemose
(m) 1899-1965
Notable Writers
Aksel V. Johannesen
(m) 1972-
Other Leaders 2015-2019; 2022- Faroe Islands (prime minister)
Jorma Kortelainen
(middle name Aksel) (m) 1932-2012
Olympic Medalists 1956 cross-country skiing (silver)