Ansel vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ansel

Boy #1,290 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine protection"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Ansel Rank #1,290

Anson Rank #1,396

Ansel is more popular, ranked #1290 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Ansel or Anson more popular?

Ansel is more popular, ranked #1290 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Ansel and Anson mean?

Ansel means "divine protection" (Germanic origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Ansel and Anson boy or girl names?

Ansel is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.