Ancel
AN-sel
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
751
Peak Year
#25 in 1919
First Recorded
1883
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Derived from the Germanic element *ans*, meaning "god," and *helm*, meaning "helmet" or "protection."
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Ansel Adams
Renowned American landscape photographer and environmentalist
Ansel Elgort
American actor known for roles in movies
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