This post contains affiliate links.
At a Glance
- Meaning
- Follower of a nobleman or with divine protection
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- AN-sel
Ansel is a bold, clean, modern boy's name of Germanic origin, pronounced AN-sel. It means "follower of a nobleman" or "with divine protection," so there's a little built-in story to share when someone asks how you chose it.
Meaning & Origin of Ansel
Meaning: Follower of a nobleman or with divine protection.
Origin: Germanic.
Source: Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Ansel
AN-selIPA /ˈænsəl/
Popularity of Ansel
Ansel ranked #1285 in the U.S. in 2024, with 152 babies given the name. Its highest ranking was #540 back in 1893, when 13 babies were named Ansel.
Names Like Ansel
These names share Ansel’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Ansel mean?
Follower of a nobleman or with divine protection. (Source: Wikipedia)
How do you pronounce Ansel?
Ansel is pronounced AN-sel (IPA: /ˈænsəl/).
Is Ansel a popular name right now?
Ansel peaked at #540 in 1893 and is ranked #1285 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1882–2024.)
Make Ansel Name Art
Free printable nursery art for Ansel, pre-loaded below — pick a layout, palette, and font, then download a print-ready PNG.
📊 How popular is Ansel? See the full popularity history, trend data, and ranking since 1880 with our free Baby Name Popularity Checker.
🎲 Think you know your baby names? Take the quiz!
📱 The Baby Names app is here
Swipe names, match with your partner the moment you both say yes, and claim a free Name Art print of your winner. Free to download. See all our apps →
