Ansel
- Meaning
- With divine protection
- Origin
- Germanic
- Pronunciation
- AN-sul
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What does Ansel mean?
Ansel means “with divine protection”.
Ansel is a medieval Germanic name related to Anselm. Its recorded meaning refers to divine protection.
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Ansel yet.
How popular is Ansel?
United States · 2025Explore how often Ansel is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #1,138 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Ansel
- 186 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 21.6% More than 2024
Ansel over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #1,138 | 186 |
| 2024 | Boys | #1,286 | 153 |
| 2023 | Boys | #1,203 | 166 |
| 2022 | Boys | #1,300 | 146 |
| 2021 | Boys | #1,225 | 157 |
| 2020 | Boys | #1,179 | 163 |
| 2019 | Boys | #1,327 | 137 |
| 2018 | Boys | #1,129 | 171 |
| 2017 | Boys | #1,236 | 148 |
| 2016 | Boys | #1,183 | 160 |
| 2016 | Girls | #16,500 | 5 |
| 2015 | Boys | #1,175 | 158 |
| 2014 | Boys | #1,485 | 109 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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