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Ansel

“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 has appeared in US records since 1882 — best rank #538 (1893) · 4,801 babies named Ansel all-time · 1 in 9,100 boys born in 2025.

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.

Famous Ansels

• Ansel Adams — American photographer and environmentalist (1902–1984)
• Ansel Elgort — American actor, singer, DJ and record producer
• Ansel Briggs — American politician (1806-1881)
• Ansel Haugsjaa — American luger
• Ansel T. Walling — American politician

What Ansels become

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).

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