Jean vs Ansel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jean

Boy #1,141 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via French

French Scottish Belgian Swiss

15 High Risk

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Boy #1,290 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine protection"

Origin: Germanic

German English American French

✓ All Clear

Jean Rank #1,141

Ansel Rank #1,290

Jean is more popular, ranked #1141 vs #1290 for Ansel.

Is Jean or Ansel more popular?

Jean is more popular, ranked #1141 compared to Ansel at #1290 in the United States.

What do Jean and Ansel mean?

Jean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via French origin). Ansel means "divine protection" (Germanic origin).

Are Jean and Ansel boy or girl names?

Jean is primarily a boy name. Ansel is primarily a boy name.