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The baby name Ansel is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈæn.səl/ (AN-səl).

Ansel is German in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: German
Pronunciation: /ˈæn.səl/ (AN-səl)

What is the meaning of the name Ansel ?

The baby name Ansel is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈæn.səl/ (AN-səl).

Ansel is German in Origin.

Ansel is a contracted form of the Germanic name Anselm, built from ans- 'deity, the gods' and helm 'helmet, protection.' It therefore means 'divine protection' or 'protected by the gods.' In medieval Latin it appears as Anselmus.

The name gained wide recognition through Saint Anselm of Canterbury (11th century) and later found a modern American echo via the photographer Ansel Adams, helping keep the streamlined form in circulation. Usage in English has been steady but uncommon since the 19th century. Variants and related forms include Anselm (German), Anselme (French), Anselmo (Italian/Spanish/Portuguese), Anzelm (Polish), and the feminine Anselma. English spellings Ansell and the surname form Ansell/Ancell share the same roots. In Ashkenazi contexts, the Yiddish Anshel/Anschel is sometimes Anglicized as Ansel, yielding a parallel line of use and, when tied to Hebrew Asher, an alternate sense of 'happy' or 'blessed.'

Ansel has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Ansel

Ansel Elgort Actor|musician · Born 1994 · United States Ansel Elgort is an American actor and musician best known for his role as Augustus Waters in the film 'The Fault in Our Stars'. He also starred in 'Baby Driver', showcasing his talent in both acting and music. Born in 1994, Elgort has made a significant impact in Hollywood with his versatile performances.

Ansel – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
JM 0 #92 2 3,714
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
ID Boys 0 #133 3 4,130
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
Sweden Boys 2007 #175 2 1,215
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
MO Boys 0 #229 6 5,842
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
TW Boys 0 #248 9 7,111
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
JM Boys 0 #251 22 6,876
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
SG 0 #279 4 11,010
Canada Boys 2024 #290 17 2,588
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
AL Boys 0 #299 5 5,122
CN Boys 0 #327 5 9,639
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
HK 0 #351 7 8,483
MY 0 #352 3 12,352
PT Boys 0 #380 2 7,951
France Boys 2019 #389 6 2,886
PH Boys 0 #402 7 11,440
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
AR Boys 0 #480 4 7,628
GT Boys 0 #496 4 7,625
PA Boys 0 #497 9 9,305
CO 0 #508 3 7,768
CR Boys 0 #508 3 10,188
HK Boys 0 #509 19 12,905
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
RU Boys 0 #524 3 12,621
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
BO Boys 0 #619 4 9,244
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
SG Boys 0 #655 43 17,960
Finland Boys 2026 #672 11 3,552
CL Boys 0 #692 9 13,390
QA Boys 0 #740 4 18,093
United States Boys 2024 #741 152 7,044
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
KW Boys 0 #801 6 18,755
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
PE Boys 0 #856 23 14,506
Spain Boys 0 #902 29 5,610
CO Boys 0 #904 17 15,656
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
OM Boys 0 #915 4 17,948
EG Boys 0 #923 3 15,035
United States Girls 2016 #934 5 9,437
NG Boys 0 #942 10 16,906
MX Boys 0 #943 40 16,355
Spain Girls 0 #974 10 5,561
PE Girls 0 #1,009 2 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,010 5 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,037 3 16,750
MY Girls 0 #1,071 2 24,821
MY Boys 0 #1,079 33 25,439
AE Boys 0 #1,082 11 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
ZA Boys 0 #1,167 12 25,619
MX Girls 0 #1,173 11 17,781
MA 0 #1,197 3 20,986
DZ 0 #1,227 8 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,233 4 25,928
TR 0 #1,252 3 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,440 32 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,592 23 28,008

Ansel is popular in 52 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
France
AE
AL

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People also ask about Ansel

Ansel is predominantly a boy's name.
Ansel is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈæn.səl/ (AN-səl).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Anselm, Ansell, Anselme, Anselmo, Anselmus and Anselma.
Yes — Ansel ranked #175 in Sweden in 2007, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Ansel ranks highest in Sweden (#175 in 2007).
Ansel's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #783 in 2014 to #741 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 1 notable people named Ansel are in our database, including Ansel Elgort (Actor|musician).