Perseus vs Ansel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Perseus

Boy #1,293 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ravager, one who destroys"

Origin: Greek

Greek American British

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Boy #1,290 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine protection"

Origin: Germanic

German English American French

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Perseus Rank #1,293

Ansel Rank #1,290

Ansel is more popular, ranked #1290 vs #1293 for Perseus.

Is Perseus or Ansel more popular?

Ansel is more popular, ranked #1290 compared to Perseus at #1293 in the United States.

What do Perseus and Ansel mean?

Perseus means "ravager, one who destroys" (Greek origin). Ansel means "divine protection" (Germanic origin).

Are Perseus and Ansel boy or girl names?

Perseus is primarily a boy name. Ansel is primarily a boy name.