Ansel \a-nsel, an-sel\ as a boy's name is pronounced AN-sul. It is of Old French origin, and the meaning of Ansel is "follower of a nobleman". Also variant of Anselm (Old German) "God's helmet". Use is likely to refer to photographer Ansel Adams, who photographed the American wilderness so eloquently.

Ansel has 2 variant forms: Ancell and Ansell.

Baby names that sound like Ansel are Ansley, Anselmo, Anselmi, Anselme, Ansly and Anslea.