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“Follower of a nobleman, or divine protection (uncertain)” — Germanic, same root as Anselm (Old High German ans 'god' + helm 'helmet') origin
Boy's name · #1138 in the US (2025) · 2020s
Ansel reached its best rank, #540, in 1893 and ranked #1138 in 2025. Roughly 4,800 boys have been named Ansel since 1882.
Around the world: about 1 in 890 boys in Puerto Rico (2025) · about 1 in 9,300 boys in Canada (2024) · about 1 in 17,000 boys in Sweden (2025).
Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 17 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.
Among 33 notable people named Ansel:
Political leaders appear 2.75× more often than among typical names — e.g. Ansel Briggs, American politician (1806-1881).
Similar names: Hansel · Link · Anson · Hampton · Diesel · Alden
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