Ansel Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ansel Name at a Glance

Name	Ansel
Meaning	God's protection. Variant of Anseim: Introduced from Germany by 11th century St Anselm, who became Archbishop of Canterbury.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Ansel Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ansel means “God's protection. Variant of Anseim: Introduced from Germany by 11th century St Anselm, who became Archbishop of Canterbury”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ansel Name Origin

Our database records Ansel under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ansel a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ansel is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ansel

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