Ansel - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Ansel \a-nsel, an-sel\ 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 a very rare male first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Ansel. Click here to compare Ansel with related baby names.