Gods helmet or follower of a nobleman
Ancel is a rare medieval name with dual roots. It is often considered a diminutive of Anselm, a Germanic name meaning 'divine helmet,' or derived from the Old French word 'ancelle,' referring to a servant or attendant.
Less common today
Ancel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,663 in 2019.
American landscape photographer and environmentalist
American physiologist who studied the influence of diet on health
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
