Ansel

At a Glance: Name: Ansel – Meaning: follower of a nobleman or with divine protection – Origin: Germanic – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: AN-sel

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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

Phonetic: AN-sel   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1882–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Ansel mean?

Follower of a nobleman or with divine protection. (Source: Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ansel_%28name%29)

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.)

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