Ansel vs Bobby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ansel

Boy #1,290 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine protection"

Origin: Germanic

German English American French

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Boy #1,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

English American Irish

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Ansel Rank #1,290

Bobby Rank #1,126

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 vs #1290 for Ansel.

Is Ansel or Bobby more popular?

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 compared to Ansel at #1290 in the United States.

What do Ansel and Bobby mean?

Ansel means "divine protection" (Germanic origin). Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin).

Are Ansel and Bobby boy or girl names?

Ansel is primarily a boy name. Bobby is primarily a boy name.