Ansel - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Ansel \a-

is pronounced AN-sul. It is of Old French origin, and its meaning is "follower of a nobleman". Also variant of Anselm (Old German) "God's helmet". Use is likely to refer to photographer Ansel Adams, who photographed the American wilderness so eloquently.

Ansel has 2 variant forms: Ancell and Ansell.

Baby names that sound like Ansel are Ansley, Anselmo, Anselmi, Anselme, Ansly and Anslea.

Ansel is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#34317 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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