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Ansel

AN-sel

Rare & Uncommon ↑ Rising

✦ Meaning

“German name meaning 'godly helmet' from 'ans' (god) and 'helm' (helmet). Associated with divine protection, popularized by photographer Ansel Adams in the 20th century.”

Popularity Over Time

Ansel US popularity rank over timeRank 4173 in 1974 to rank 870 in 1913. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#870#2522#41731900192019401960198020002024

Ansel is not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

GermanOld English

Syllables

2

Nicknames

Ans

Style

VintageMinimalElegantModern

Famous Bearers

  • Ansel Adams
  • Ansel Elgort

Collections

Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Two Syllables → Vintage Revival →

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People Also Ask

German name meaning 'godly helmet' from 'ans' (god) and 'helm' (helmet). Associated with divine protection, popularized by photographer Ansel Adams in the 20th century.

Ansel is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's trending up as more parents discover it.

Popular nicknames for Ansel include Ans.

Names that pair beautifully with Ansel include Clara, Hazel, Leo.